Adjunct Faculty: Theater – Voice & Speech

Bunker Hill Community College; United States; Sur place; USD 136 000 - 166 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bunker Hill Community College is seeking an Adjunct Theatre Instructor to teach THR 142 Voice & Speech (3 credits) for Spring 2027. The 1000am–1245pm Thursday section requires strong vocal technique and performer-centered coaching.

The instructor will guide students through vocal production, alignment, breath control, and expressive communication, with assessments including reflective journaling and presentations.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Theatre or related field with professional performance experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to mentor diverse students.
• Expertise in actor movement pedagogies (Viewpoints, Laban, Suzuki, Lecoq) or stage combat.

Responsabilités

• Deliver engaging 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 expressiveness.
• Support students in integrating vocal and speech techniques into acting and performance projects.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring students

Voice and speech instruction

Formation

MA or MFA in Theatre or related field

Outils

Viewpoints/Suzuki/Lecoq/Laban

Description du poste

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 1000am 1245pm 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 communicationLead studio based vocal training that develops vocal strength flexibility clarity breath control and claritySupport students in integrating vocal and speech techniques into acting character development and performance projects

Minimum Requirements

MA or MFA in Theatre or a related field plus professional performance experienceStrong organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse and collaborative academic environmentExpertise in actor movement pedagogies physical theatre or related movement disciplines eg Viewpoints Laban Suzuki Lecoq or stage combat

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated training or certification in a recognized vocal pedagogyProfessional theatre vocal coaching experienceCollege level teaching experience

Additional Information

Salary 151200 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 positionPlease 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