Adjunct Faculty: Theater - Voice & Speech

Bunker-Hill-Community-College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Theatre to teach THR 142: Voice & Speech for Spring 2027, Thursday 10:00am–12:45pm. This role supports students in developing vocal techniques for performance and character work.

The successful applicant will hold an MA or MFA in Theatre or related field with professional performance experience and will contribute to a diverse academic environment through effective mentorship and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Theatre or related field, plus professional performance experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse and collaborative academic environment.
• Demonstrated training or certification in a recognized vocal pedagogy.
• Professional theatre vocal coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and comprehensive instruction in voice and speech for the actor, emphasizing vocal production and expressive communication.
• Lead studio-based vocal training that develops vocal strength, flexibility, clarity, breath control, and clarity.
• Support students in integrating vocal and speech techniques into acting, character development, and performance projects.

Skills

Vocal instruction

Oral communication

Student mentoring

Diversity & collaboration

Education

MA or MFA in Theatre or related field

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Adjunct Faculty: Theater - Voice & Speech

Adjunct Theatre Instructor: Voice & Speech

The Bunker Hill Community College Performing Arts Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Adjunct Instructor of Theatre to teach a Thursday 10:00am-12:45pm section of THR 142: Voice & Speech (3 credits) in Spring 2027. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students develop vocal techniques that enhance performance and character work.

Course Description:

A performance technique class, this course concentrates on sensing, freeing and developing the voice as an aspect of identity and as a fundamental tool of the actor. Through individual and ensemble exercises, students explore alignment of the body, breathing, resonance, articulation, and text work. Students use this foundational understanding of vocal mechanics to build a healthy, agile, and expressive voice for the stage. Reflective journaling, recordings, and presentations allow students to intentionally navigate their personal vocal development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and comprehensive instruction in voice and speech for the actor, emphasizing vocal production and expressive communication.
• Lead studio-based vocal training that develops vocal strength, flexibility, clarity, breath control, and clarity.
• Support students in integrating vocal and speech techniques into acting, character development, and performance projects.
• MA or MFA in Theatre or a related field, plus professional performance experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse and collaborative academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated training or certification in a recognized vocal pedagogy.
• Professional theatre vocal coaching experience.

Additional Information:

Salary: $1,512.00 per credit hour

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.