Murphy Fellowship in Literature and Language - Theatre Arts Dance Department
Murphy Fellowship in Literature and Language - Theatre Arts Dance Department
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Murphy Fellowship in Literature and Language
Theatre Arts and Dance Department
Hendrix College
Conway Arkansas
Hendrix College invites applications for a Murphy Fellow in Literature and Language/Theatre Arts to begin in August 2025 for a threeyear term position. The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Background and expertise in dramatic literature is required. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of both academic and artistic activity. Successful applicants will have experience in teaching playwriting; an additional area such as script analysis theatre history or directing is desirable. Applicants whose perspectives and/or works explore experiences underrepresented in American theatre are particularly encouraged to apply. The Fellow may have the opportunity to teach an Oxfordstyle tutorial course in dramatic literature; if so appropriate training in that pedagogy will be provided by the College.
The Murphy Fellow in Theatre Arts is expected to be in residence at Hendrix throughout three academic years. The position is a blended teachingprogrammatic position and is one of three Murphy Fellows concurrently employed with staggered terms in the departments of Theatre Arts and Dance English and Languages. As faculty members Murphy Fellows teach three courses in the first year (one in the fall semester and two in the spring) and four courses each in the second and third years (two in the fall and two in the spring). As program staff they support the Murphy Scholars Program through organizational assistance informal advising and mentoring of Scholars and communitybuilding. The MFA or other appropriate terminal degree is required. ABD is acceptable.
The programmatic part of the position serves the HendrixMurphy Foundation an endowment whose mission is the enrichment and enhancement of literature and language at Hendrix College. Although much of the Foundations programming is collegewide its core activity centers on the Murphy Scholars Program in Literature and Language.
While the Murphy Fellows teach both Murphy Scholars and nonMurphy Scholars beyond the classroom their primary role is mentorship of the Murphy Scholars. Under the supervision of the Foundation Director Fellows assist with program organization advise Scholars about literature and language cocurricular projects and attend literary and languagerelated events (such as talks by visiting writers student presentations and book or play discussions). Fellows are encouraged to take part collegially in the general life of their departments and Hendrix as a whole.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidates interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment a curriculum vitae a statement of teaching interests evidence of scholarly or creative engagement in a liberal arts environment and graduate transcripts. Address cover letter to Professor Antonio Horne. In addition three letters of recommendation should be sent by email to . Applications can be submitted at Review of materials will begin on January 21 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway Arkansas thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College affiliated with the United Methodist Church has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be considered without regard to race gender disability sexual orientation national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students faculty and staff.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Bridgette Gray Human Resources1600 Washington Ave Conway AR 72032;.Julie Brown Director of Academic Success and Section 504 Coordinator (not for applications).
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