Theatre Arts Production & Design- Stagecraft Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Job Description

COURSE and SCHEDULE THEA 143 Stagecraft
Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:25 AM- 1:35 PM in the Spring and Fall semester. This course has 3 lecture and 3 lab units.

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Working Relationships

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Special Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the District.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND two years of professional experience OR
• Associate degree in any discipline AND six years of professional experience OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR
• The equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with and teach students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment while imparting the principles of theatre arts with a focus on Production and Design – Stagecraft.
• Skilled at adapting instructional methods to meet varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Demonstrated Expertise In Both The Theoretical And Practical Application Of Traditional And Contemporary Stagecraft Principles.
• Employ And Teach a Dynamic Lecture/laboratory Format Integrated With Project-based Learning To Deliver Comprehensive Instruction Across a Wide Range Of Scenic Design And Construction Disciplines, Including Theatrical SafetyTheatre ArchitectureHardware and Fastening SystemsScenic MaterialsScenery Construction: Flats, Platforms, and Step UnitsScenery Movement: Decks, Wagons, Turntables, and SlipstagesStructural Design and Building CodesRigging Systems: Static and DynamicRope Work: Knots and Splicing TechniquesScenic Finishes and Surface Treatments Understanding of CTE program objectives with a robust background in theatrical video and projections work at a theme park or entertainment venue.
• LMS experience/training (Canvas).
• Detailed experience teaching technical theatre courses, especially introductory classes, with innovative teaching practices supporting success and retention of women, students of color and students with disabilities.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

Evaluations of Foreign Degrees and/or Course Work

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Special Instructions

Summary
This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified. This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty. Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript. The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1). The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.