Adjunct Instructor in Theatre

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Play Production, Introduction to Theatre, and/or Lighting Design.
• Teach Theatre production course or courses as assigned by the Chair of the School of Music and Theatre.
• Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the Department’s mission and learning objectives.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

Core Values and Personal Attributes

• Models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Sets a personal learning path to improve managerial behavior.
• Encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Fulfills constituency and community focus by bringing enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications

• Education and Professional Experience: Master’s Degree in Theatre or related field; College-level teaching experience.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Student centered pedagogy; Evidence of teaching effectiveness; Two-years teaching experience.
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals; Demonstrated strong commitment to student centered active learning and student engagement activities; Demonstrated experience, knowledge and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition; Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment; Ability to manage several projects simultaneously; Fluency on production equipment, programs and design components to empower classroom and production instruction; Respect and sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of a diverse student body; Fluency in production programs and equipment such as Qlab, Sound, and lighting boards.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Variety of instructional technologies including, but not limited to Google Suite, Canvas LMS, video conferencing, etc.
• Theatre production programs such as Qlab, Sound, and lighting boards.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a classroom setting, as well as Gundlach Theatre.
• The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud.
• The lighting level in the work environment will range from black to strobe lights.