Adjunct Faculty Pool - Theatre Arts

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 727,000 - 1,036,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool in Theatre Arts. This is a part-time, adjunct position with pay of $640 per credit hour.

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and future teaching assignments may occur term-by-term across multiple campus locations. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, assessing student work, developing curricula, and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major in theatre, drama or performing arts or 18 graduate semester hours in theatre, drama or performing arts and a master’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.
• Ability to develop curricula and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction on Theatre Arts topics.
• Evaluate and grade student work promptly and fairly.
• Develop syllabi and course materials.
• Recruit and assist students with course-related questions.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grades under FERPA guidelines.
• Attend faculty and department meetings and professional development.
• Engage with community through outreach and service.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Theatre knowledge

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Instructional delivery

Classroom management

Education

M.A. Theatre/Drama

Graduate theatre hrs

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Theatre Arts

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Communications/Graphic/Fine Arts

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Communications/Graphic/Fine Arts. The amount of pay per credit hour for this adjunct position is $640. THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Theatre Arts
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major in theatre, drama or performing arts or 18 graduate semester hours in theatre, drama or performing arts and a master’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centred learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.