Adjunct Instructors of Theatre

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Theatre Department invites applications for adjunct faculty to join our dynamic community. This is an ongoing recruitment effort to establish a robust pool of qualified candidates; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as specific teaching needs arise throughout the academic year.

We seek experienced scholar/artists to teach foundational courses in Musical Theatre, Directing/Dramaturgy, Playwriting, Performance, Tech Theatre and Design.

Qualifications

• Cover Letter detailing teaching interests, pedagogical experience, and alignment with department values.
• CV detailing academic background and teaching experience.
• Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees; official transcripts upon hire.
• Three current professional references with contact information.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational courses in Musical Theatre.
• Teach Directing/Dramaturgy.
• Teach Playwriting.
• Teach Performance.
• Teach Tech Theatre and Design.

Education

Master's Degree in Theatre

Ph.D. in Theatre

Job description

Position Description

The Theatre Department invites applications for adjunctfaculty to join our dynamic community. This is an ongoingrecruitment effort to establish a robust pool of qualifiedcandidates; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis asspecific teaching needs arise throughout the academic year.

Theatre Department Mission:

To engage the theatre classroom,studio, and stage as an interdisciplinary laboratory of profoundhuman connection . As a community of theatre artists, wecelebrate storytelling as a gift from God and a sacred calling thatfosters communal belonging, cathartic healing, and sharedjoy.

We seek experienced scholar/artists to teach foundational coursesin:

• Musical Theatre
• Directing/Dramaturgy
• Playwriting
• Performance
• Tech Theatre and Design

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a Master's Degree (M.A. orM.F.A.) or a Ph.D. in Theatre, Performance, or a closely relatedterminal degree.
• Experience: Demonstrated excellence incollege/university-level teaching, preferably within a liberal artstheatre program. Professional experience in relevant theatredisciplines is highly valued.

Supplemental Information

1. Cover Letter: Articulate your specific teachinginterests, relevant pedagogical experience, and how yourprofessional philosophy aligns with our department's mission andvalues.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detail your academic background,teaching experience, professional theatre work, and any scholarlyor creative achievements.
3. Unofficial Transcripts: For all graduate-level degrees. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
4. Three Current Professional References: Include fullcontact information (name, title, institution, email, and phonenumber).

We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute tothe diversity and vibrancy of our campus community. We look forwardto reviewing your application and exploring how your talents canenrich our program.