Adjunct Associate Professor of Stagecraft Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor of Stagecraft to teach part-time in the Drama and Technical Theater disciplines. Responsibilities include instructing courses in Technical Theater, evaluating student progress, and participating in curriculum review processes. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree and have at least six years of experience in live event production. Experience in teaching and an understanding of diverse backgrounds are desirable. Join us to foster a rich educational environment in Stockton, California.

Qualifications

• Six years' experience in live event production is required.
• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Stagecraft/Technical Theater is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Technical Theater based on approved outlines.
• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives.
• Participate in departmental curriculum review and assessment processes.

Skills

Experience in live event production

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching strategies adaptation

Use of multimedia teaching techniques

Leadership in curriculum development

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Stage lighting

Moving light programming

Live sound reinforcement

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Stagecraft teaches organized classes primarily in the Drama and Technical Theater discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities

1. Instruct courses in Technical Theater in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus at least six (6) years' experience in the field of live event production.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Stagecraft/Technical Theater.
• Experience in any of the following areas: scenic design and construction; technical direction; rigging; stage lighting; moving light programming; projections; live sound reinforcement; costume construction; makeup design; properties.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and on-line instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.