Adjunct Faculty: Technical Theater

Aims Community College; United States; On-site; USD 2,300 - 3,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Gym access

Aims Discount program

Free parking

PERA benefits

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College invites applications for an in-person Theater instructor within the Arts & Sciences division. The position involves teaching in-person Theater courses, contributing to program evaluation, curriculum development, and ongoing professional development, and assisting with textbook selection using established college processes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in theatre or communication (or 18 graduate credits), post-secondary teaching experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theatre or communication or 18 graduate credit hours.
• Post-secondary teaching experience required.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in-person Theater courses as needed for the Arts & Sciences division.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department chair and academic dean.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Motivation of students

Education

Master’s degree in theatre or communication OR 18 graduate credits

Job description

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit. In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part-time per credit pay and pro-rated on a 10% per student basis. Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Duties

• Instruct in-person Theater courses as needed, for the Arts & Sciences division.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theatre or communication OR 18 graduate level credit hours in theatre or communication.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Consideration will be given to education at the graduate level applicable to teaching undergraduate humanities courses.
• Consideration will be given to experience teaching theater courses at the post-secondary level.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.

To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/ or drug screen.

Aims is a locally governed and funded debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Aims serves 8,000 students per year, preparing them for success with 200+ degree and certificate programs.

Aims staff, faculty and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and educational standards. Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African-American, and 2% multiracial. Aims is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education. We welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.

The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve.