Adjunct Faculty - Theatre

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 1,250,172 - 1,780,548; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member at Aurora University for the academic year 25-26. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Theatre or equivalent, significant professional experience in various theatre disciplines, and a record of effective teaching. Responsibilities include engaging students through diverse instructional methods, facilitating in-person courses, maintaining grading standards, and mentoring students. The position offers a pay rate of $1,100 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theatre or related field is required.
• Professional experience in theatre is essential.
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching is preferred.
• Ability to mentor students is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through various instructional methods.
• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus.
• Meet grading deadlines and maintain gradebooks.
• Be responsive to student inquiries and assistance requests.
• Mentor students in the discipline and provide expertise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional theatrical experience

Mentoring abilities

Student engagement techniques

Education

MFA in Theatre or other terminal degree

Job description

Position Purpose:

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Academic Year 25-26

The Theatre Department at Aurora University invites applications from creative and community-minded theatre artists for a pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines within theatre. Successful candidates will demonstrate significant professional experience and a record of effective teaching in one or more areas of theatre practice, such as acting, improvisation, directing, dramaturgy, script analysis, scenic design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, media design, stage management, playwriting, LatinX theatre, or devised, experimental, and immersive theatre. Candidates should be able to translate their professional expertise into engaging, student-centered instruction that supports the department's pedagogical goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Engage students through multiple instructional methods, such as demonstrations, discussions, hands-on projects, and field experiences.
• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus.
• Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date gradebooks.
• Be responsive to student email messages and requests for assistance.
• Provide mentorship in the discipline and content expertise.
• Respond to all university and departmental requests, emails, messages, and correspondence.

Essential Job Requirements:

• MFA in Theatre or other terminal degree.
• Professional theatrical experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong ability to mentor and supervise students in a hands-on learning environment.

Skills:

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.