Theatre Arts Production & Design- Theatre Crafts Lab Instructor Pool-Part-Time

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.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Special Requirements
• Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND two years of professional experience
• Associate degree in any discipline AND six years of professional experience
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• The equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District.
• Commitment to diversity.

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 scenic and prop construction.
• Skilled at adapting instructional methods to meet varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Hightly proficient in reading, interrupting and deciphering communication tools for production teams, including CAD drafting packets, scaled production models, white models, painter’s elevations, 3D renderings, and detailed scene sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into tangible assets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of scenic construction materials and methods, including lumber, metals, plastics, and advanced fabrication techniques such as welding, CNC routing, and 3D printing.
• Certified and experienced in the safe operation and supervision of Ariel Work Platforms (AWPs) and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices during all phases of scenic installation and strike.
• Understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) program objectives, supported by extensive hands-on experience as a theatrical technician and stagehand in theme parks and entertainment venues.
• Committed to preparing students for real-world careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.
• 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.