Adjunct - AY27 Drama/Theater Arts

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for adjunct Drama/Theater Arts instructors for the 2027 Academic School Year to build a pool of qualified applicants for future openings across its nine colleges. The roles are part-time and emphasize diversity, collaboration with students, faculty, and administrators, and flexible assignment based on enrollment and class availability.

Eligible applicants may be interviewed by college Theater Arts faculty members; final

Qualifications

• Master's or MFA in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor's or BFA in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Pursuant to LACCD vaccination policy, vaccination status or approved exemption required for new hires

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses within the Drama/Theater Arts discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments
• Be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in the department's standards for instructional quality and equity

Education

Master's or MFA in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor's or BFA in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities

Job description

ADJUNCT - AY27 DRAMA/THEATER ARTS INSTRUCTOR

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world.The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles.Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu .

POSITION

T he LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct Drama/Theater Arts Instructor positions at our colleges for the for the 2027Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students.Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators.Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD’s colleges are of interest for employment.Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Theater Arts Department members at one or more of LACCD’s 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx . Final determination of part-time Drama/Theater Arts Instructor assignments are contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or Master of Fine Artsin 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.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DUTIES

The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach a range of courses within the Drama/Theater Arts discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning.The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.

COMPENSATION

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $89.72 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.99 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status.Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination.A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time.Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice.Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.