Adjunct Faculty, Acting

Lynn University; United States; On-site; USD 22,320 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

Lynn University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty, Acting, to teach on campus in Boca Raton, FL. The ideal candidate will blend performance industry experience with college pedagogy, contributing to an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Responsibilities include course delivery, assessment participation, and timely communication with students and administration, with a preference for active industry engagement and available networks.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems and presentation software.
• Ability to adjust instructional delivery to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in person on campus in Boca Raton, FL according to college guidelines.
• Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance.
• Respond promptly to student questions and concerns.
• Submit university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and progress reports in a timely manner.

Skills

LMS proficiency (Canvas)

PowerPoint

Instructional adaptability

Strong written/verbal skills

Education

MFA in Drama/Theatre/Acting or equivalent

Professional acting/directing experience

Job description

Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty, Acting. Lynn University is an internationally recognized, innovative, and interdisciplinary core curriculum that blends collaborative in-class discussions and activities with real world experience. The college seeks applicants whose academic and practical experiences will interface strongly with the Acting curriculum. The college requires faculty to teach courses in person/on campus in Boca Raton, Florida. On-campus undergraduate classes are conducted Monday through Thursday, in 2.5-hour class sessions, for four-week terms.

Job Description

• Essential duties and responsibilities Teach courses in accordance with college guidelines
• Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance
• Timely response to student questions and concerns
• Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Candidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional delivery
• Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Minimum qualifications

• MFA in Drama, Theatre, Acting, Musical Theatre, Directing, Dance, or other theatrical performance arts equivalent. If candidate does not hold an MFA, candidate may provide equivalent professional experience as justification.
• Professional experience as an actor, director, singer, and/or dancer.
• Preferably, network of professional colleagues and connections.
• Preferably, candidate is still actively working in the industry.

Notes on application process

To Apply Completed applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts. Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master\'s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone]. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free. Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!) Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, and more.