East Carolina University's School of Theatre and Dance seeks an Assistant Professor in Theatre History for a tenure track position in a large, well-established undergraduate Theatre Arts program. Interest, research and experience in minority theatre preferred. Candidate will teach classes in Theatre History and Literature sequence and supervise Writing Intensive requirement associated with those courses, as well as teach Introduction to Theatre, and advise students.  

PhD preferred, MFA with appropriate background considered. All degrees should be from appropriately accredited institutions.  

In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, candidates should submit a letter of application, resume/curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a statement summarizing teaching philosophy to: Associate Professor Tracy Donohue, Theatre History Search Committee, School of Theatre and Dance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.

Screening for the position will start December 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required at the time of employment. More school information at www.ecu.edu/theatredance