JOB DESCRIPTION
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Would you like to be part of a stimulating teaching environment located in a city-center campus with a multicultural student body? We invite you to submit your application to the Candidate Pool.

Applying to the Candidate Pool will keep your application on file for six (6) months. We may pre-screen candidates for temporary employment opportunities that arise.

Job description and tasks

In addition to regular teaching responsibilities, the role also includes:

Involvement in pedagogical days organized by the College
Participation in departmental meetings
Involvement in student-focused activities such as field trips, competitions, and year-end Graduate Exhibition.
Performing other department related administrative duties

Required Qualifications

Qualified Theatre 561

Master's degree in arts or fine arts (Theatre) or in relevant discipline and three (3) years professional experience in a relevant field OR University degree in relevant (theatre-related) discipline and five (5) years professional experience in a relevant field
Demonstrable teaching ability/potential in one or more Professional Theatre teaching categories (to be determined through the interview process and documentation)
Teaching experience at the college level strongly recommended
Excellent English communication skills essential
D.E.C. in Theatre an asset
General knowledge of French is an asset.

Drama 560 and History and Literature 561

Master's degree in arts or fine arts (Theatre) or in relevant discipline and three (3) years professional experience in a relevant field
Teaching experience at the college level strongly recommended
Excellent English communication skills essential

Note: Dance: Style and Form 560-923-DW falls under Professional Theatre 561

In order to be considered for a full-time teaching load,



candidates must be qualified to teach courses in at least three of the following seven categories and enough courses must be available in those categories to constitute a full time load:

Movement for Actors-Stage Movement
Improvisation
Voice and Speech
Acting
History and Literature of Theatre
Text
Drama (560)

In order to be considered for a full teaching load, candidates teaching any of the specialized courses in Category 8 must be able to teach courses in at least three of the other seven categories:

Specialized courses

Make-up
Technical Theatre
Studio voice
Singing
Sword Fighting/Stage Combat
Acting before the Camera
Career Management

Comments

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Dawson College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on the College, the discipline/department or programs offered, please refer to our website.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Easy access to public transportation and a vibrant urban lifestyle.

We provide employee assistance program to our employees

We promote environmental responsibility and community well-being.

Opportunities for professional development and further education.

Cultural events, recreational facilities, and opportunities for personal development.

A welcoming, diverse, and multicultural environment where everyone is valued.

Health and wellness programs, plus access to campus amenities and activities.

📌 Professional Theatre - Candidate Pool (Fall 2026) (Canada)
🏢 Dawson College
📍 Canada