Adjunct Faculty -Theatre

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,933 - 72,986; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty for Theatre to teach introductory and intermediate courses. This role involves participation in department productions and integrating current trends into the curriculum.

Applicants should hold a terminal degree in Theatre or a related field, with strong teaching records and connections to artistic trends in live performance. Compensation is $6,000 per course, and WPI values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Practicing scholar/artist with professional and collegiate credits.
• Strong connections to the latest trends in theatre.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and intermediate Theatre courses.
• Participate in department productions.
• Integrate current scholarship into the curriculum.

Skills

Directing expertise

Acting experience

Design skills

Technical theatre knowledge

Teaching excellence

Education

Terminal degree in Theatre or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Theatre

Location: Worcester, MA
Department: Humanities & Arts – JM

Overview

Part‑time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course‑by‑course basis as need arises. The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. In addition to participating in department productions, theatre faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums. WPI’s theatre program produces at least four productions a year and offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and intermediate Theatre courses and practicums.
• Participate in department productions.
• Integrate current scholarship and artistic trends into curriculum.
• Adopt creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

Qualifications

• Practicing scholar/artist with professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits.
• Strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends in theatre and live performance.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.
• Can enter an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogy.
• Hold a terminal degree in Theatre or a related field.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter addressing relevant expertise and experience.
• Current CV including names and contact information for three references.
• Evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.).

Compensation

$6,000 per course.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Statement

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.