Adjunct Stagecraft Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member for the position of Stagecraft Instructor. The role involves instructing students in stagecraft, lighting, and technical production. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant professional experience or an associate degree with six years of experience. This position is dedicated to supporting diverse student backgrounds and fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Instruct students in Stagecraft, Lighting, and Tech Theatre.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in stagecraft and technical production.
• Oversee student work as crew for productions.

Skills

Teaching stagecraft

Understanding diverse backgrounds

Technical direction

Collaboration with performing arts team

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2 years of experience

Associate degree with 6 years of experience

Job description

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Stagecraft Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline, such as Stagecraft, Fundamentals of Lighting, and/or Technical Theatre Production.
• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online, and/or off‑campus sites.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher with at least two years of professional experience, or any associate degree with six years of professional experience, or the equivalent.
• Equivalency not needed, per faculty division.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 § 53024.1).

Desirable Qualifications

• Practical and collegiate instruction experience in stagecraft, lighting, and technical production courses.
• Ability to teach students to work as stage technicians and identify qualified students to serve as crew for productions, including instructing during crew work on productions and during the production strike.
• Experience acting as Technical Director for Theatre Arts productions during the semester, consulting with faculty and staff on budgeting, purchasing equipment and materials for sets, props, and lighting.
• Participation in production meetings, rehearsals, and performances as the faculty representative of the technical side of the production.
• Collaboration with Producer, Director, Designers, and AVC Performing Arts Theatre staff and crew.
• Assistance to Set and Lighting Designers with execution of set construction and lighting designs, guiding enrolled students throughout the production.
• Coordination with the AVC Performing Arts Theatre Technical Director for use of all Performing Arts spaces, including the Scene Shop and Stage areas and equipment.
• Provision of technical oversight, guidance, and training to student theatrical crew members in the proper use of tools and theatre equipment, including lighting, props, and set construction.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Antelope Valley College is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.