Concordia College

Qualifications: 

Mr. Ron Twedt, Search Committee Chair
Department of Business, Accounting and Economics
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN 56562
FAX: 218-299-4277
Email: twedt@cord.edu
 

Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Art

Position: Full time, fixed term position, up to three-year appointment with possibility for renewal up to six years. Master's degree completed by August 1, 2008 required for appointment. Position can be converted to a tenure eligible appointment for candidates who are ABD (Ph.D. preferred).

Responsibilities:  Normal teaching load is three courses (the equivalent of twelve semester hours) per semester. Coaching duties compensated with reassigned time. Summer school teaching is possible for additional compensation. Advisement of undergraduate majors, participation in departmental projects and involvement in college-wide activities is required.

Candidates should be prepared to teach the college-wide required introductory oral communication course; other basic course offerings in the department; and to coach and travel in a joint speech and debate program. Preference is for candidates with demonstrated sympathy for a unified debate and individual events program. Candidates should demonstrate sympathy for a unified debate and I.E. program.

Forensics responsibilities: Planning and organizing practices, coaching students, and traveling to tournaments. A candidate with doctoral course work completed could be appointed as Director ofI individual Events and take a leadership role in directing the individual events component of the Concordia forensics program. Additional duties would include participation in setting program goals, planning the travel schedule and recruiting students.

Selection Criteria:  1. Excellence in classroom teaching. Graduate assistantships are appropriate.
                               2. Demonstrated preparation and experience in teaching public speaking and small group communication.
                               3. Demonstrated ability to coach within the context of an integrated speech and debate program.
                               4. Demonstrated preparation and experience in teaching an area of specialization appropriate to the departmental curriculum. 
                               5. Personal philosophy in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
                              
Application Deadline:    Application review will begin April 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:   Send application letter, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

                                Mary Olek, Office Manager
                                Communication Studies and Theatre Art
                                Concordia College  
                                901 8th Street South
                                Moorhead, MN  56562
                                Telephone: 218-299-3143
                                Fax: 218-299-4256
                                e-mail: olek@cord.edu
Inquires may be directed to the CSTA department chair, Don Rice, at 218-299-4430 or drice@cord.edu

Concordia College has a strong commitment to the development of a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, authenticity, disability, and sexual orientation. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Art (theatre)

Position: Our intention is to hire an excellent classroom teacher who is also a skilled theatrical director.  Full time fixed-term one year appointment. Position begins August, 2008. Master's degree completed by August 1, 2008 required for appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and level of experience.

Responsibilities:  Normal teaching load is three courses (the equivalent of twelve semester hours) per semester. Directing and other co-curricular duties related to theatre will be compensated with reassigned time. Participation in department projects and involvement in college-wide activities is required. Candidates should be prepared to direct at least one main-stage production and work with other aspects of the theatre program as assigned.

We are seeking someone who can teach a variety of courses in the theatre curriculum, such as beginning and/or intermediate acting, beginning and/or advanced directing, oral interpretation, and contemporary drama. Being able to teach other courses in the theatre or communication curriculum would be a plus.

The CSTA department consists of 13 full-time and 6 part-time faculty. Three faculty are in theatre; two full-time faculty are primarily in media studies; the balance are in communication studies. The theatre professional staff consists of a costume designer, lighting designer and technical director. Currently, approximately 300 students are declared majors in the department with 44 majors or minors in theatre. 

Selection Criteria:  1. Excellence in classroom teaching. Graduate assistantships are appropriate.
                               2. Demonstrated preparation and experience in teaching performance courses in                                    theatre.
                               3. Demonstrated ability to direct a theatrical production.
                               4. Demonstrated ability to assist in active co-curricular theatre program.
                               5. Personal philosophy in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a
                                   liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
                             
Application Deadline:    Application review will begin April 25, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:   Send application letter, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

                                Mary Olek, Office Manager
                                Communication Studies and Theatre Art
                                Concordia College  
                                901 8th Street South
                                Moorhead, MN  56562
                                Telephone: 218-299-3143
                                Fax: 218-299-4256
                                e-mail: olek@cord.edu
Inquires may be directed to the CSTA department chair, Don Rice, at 218-299-4430 or drice@cord.edu

Concordia College has a strong commitment to the development of a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, authenticity, disability, and sexual orientation. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.