Adjunct Instructor in Theatre

Critical Playground LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The University of Indianapolis is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach THE 110: Introduction to Theatre in the fall semester of 2026. The course runs from 8/31/2026-12/19/2026, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am to 12:20pm.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters or Bachelors in theatre or a closely related field and has at least one year of university teaching experience. This appointment supports a foundational study of theatre from artistic and practical perspectives.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors degree in theatre or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of experience teaching at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach THE 110: Introduction to Theatre.
• Meet Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm during the fall 2026 term and manage course activities.

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in theatre or a closely related field

Job description

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach THE 110: Introduction to Theatre in the fall semester of 2026. The class runs from 8/31/2026-12/19/2026 Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am to 12:20pm.

The course description: Study of the entire theatre experience, designed to increase the non-theatre track student’s appreciation of theatre as an art form from both aesthetic and practical views.

Required candidate experience

• Masters or Bachelors degree in theatre or a closely related field
• At least 1 year of experience teaching at the university level

Required application materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Contact information for a reference list of three people

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center