Theatre/Dance Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

About the role

The Theatre and Dance Instructor position at Ohlone College is a part-time, temporary teaching assignment. Responsibilities include teaching Theatre and Dance courses, evaluating student work, maintaining accurate records, and creating an equitable and welcoming classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Theatre and Dance in accordance with post-secondary level established course outlines.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes, and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports).
• Create an equity-based and welcoming classroom environment.
• Perform duties described in Board policy, the United Faculty of Ohlone (faculty bargaining unit) contact, the Faculty Handbook, and as assigned at the Fremont Campus and Newark Center, online via the eCampus, and/or other designated locations.

Requirements

• 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 Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities; OR the equivalent;
• Commitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities;
• Personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment;
• Awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests;
• Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

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 Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities; OR the equivalent;
• Commitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities;
• Personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment;
• Awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests;
• Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Skills

• Teaching experience at the community college level desired but not required.
• Experience in using innovative teaching methods that encourage student engagement and learning.
• Experience creating socially conscious syllabi, equitable classroom materials and inclusive pedagogical practices to promote an inclusive environment.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• A commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a teaching tool, including experience with course management systems (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $73.90 - $124.47.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details are not specified in the job posting.