Musical Theatre Performance Instructor Pool-Part-Time

About the role

This course is a continuation of Beginning Musical Theatre Techniques with emphasis on the applications of stylistic techniques for musical theatre ranging from the 1960’s to present day. Individual exercises in acting, movement and voice as related to contemporary musical theatre are explored. An audition or interview is required for the purpose of assigning solos and group performance roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Musical Theatre Performance Technique
• Audition for Musical Theatre
• Audition for Applied Voice
• Audition for Beginning/Intermediate Movement for Musical Theatre
• Practice and prepare difficult repertoire for performance with ensembles and applied students
• Helps prepare students to better perform musically with a piano and/or tracks for a public performance
• Maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public

Requirements

Instructor must be available starting February 2nd, 2026. Courses include Beginning Musical Theatre 2 MW 8:30-11:00am and/or Applied Voice, which is an arranged hours course based on you and your students’ availability. Future classes may include Beginning Movement Techniques for Musical Theatre and Beginning/Intermediate Musical Theatre.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/ performance OR Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND Masters in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area
• The equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire, strong professional development as a director within the industry
• Knowledge of current trends in the professional industry, and the skills required to work within those trends
• Teaching experience in one or more of the instructional areas mentioned in the job description
• Experience with multi-genre, cross-cultural works and the ability to adapt direction to suit both traditional and innovative staging concepts is highly desirable
• Directly related professional performance experience is desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in theater arts, particularly as it relates to the relevance of theater arts to student’s lives, interest, and communities; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within theater arts
• LMS experience/training (canvas)
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and community leaders in Theatre Arts programs and initiatives specifically designed to support historically underrepresented students in achieving their educational goals

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the job posting.

Pay

$1572.67 - $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 - $1380.60 per lab unit rate

Schedule

Varies