Adjunct Faculty -Theatre

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct theatre faculty to teach theatre courses and practicums as needed, contributing to a program that produces multiple productions yearly. The ideal candidate will have professional or academic theatre credits, demonstrated teaching ability, and the capacity to align with existing curriculum while bringing creative pedagogy.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and thematic seminars, participating in department

Qualifications

• Experience teaching theatre courses and practicums.
• Candidate should hold a terminal degree in theatre or a related field.
• Strong teaching excellence and versatility with ability to adapt curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Theatre courses and practicums and participate in department productions.
• Teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty -Theatre

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

Job Description

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teachTheatre courses and practicums.In addition to participating in department productions, theatrefaculty teach introductory courses,intermediate thematic seminars, andpracticums.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.

The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist who has professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits and has strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends in theater and live performance. A successful candidate mustalsodemonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an abilityto jumpintoanexisting curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a terminal in theatre or a related field.

Applicants Should Submit The Following

• cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
• current c.v. that includes the 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)

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.