Adjunct, Theatre Arts

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is offering an adjunct instructor position at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. This role involves teaching Theatre for Children and Youth while directing a children's theatre musical for the fall production.

Candidates should possess a background in working with theatre for young audiences and hold a Bachelor of Arts in theatre or education. The position emphasizes both education and creative direction, making it ideal for individuals passionate about theatre for children and families.

Qualifications

• Instructor will ideally have a background in working with theatre for young audiences.
• Bachelor of Arts in theatre or education, or theatre education is required.
• Preferred candidates should have a Master of Arts in theatre education or directing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Theatre for Children and Youth.
• Direct a children's theatre musical for the fall production.
• Hold classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and rehearsals in evenings.

Skills

Background in working with theatre for young audiences

Teaching college students or young adults

Directing adults in musical designated for children and families

Education

Bachelor of Arts in theatre or education, or theatre education

Master of Arts in theatre education or directing

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is for an adjunct instructor position teachingTheatre for Children and Youth in tandem with directing a childrens theatre musical for our department's fall production. Instructor will ideally have a background in working with theatrefor young audiences, teaching college students or young adults, and directing adults in musicaldesignated for children and familyaudiences. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-12:15pm. Rehearsals usually take place in the evenings and weekendafternoons at the historic Casino Theatre in Newport, RI. Theatre production will be presented in this historic space at the beginning of November 2026.

Requirements:

Required :

• Instructor will ideally have a background in working withtheatre for young audiences, teaching college students or youngadults, and directing adults in musicaldesignated for children and familyaudiences.
• Bachelor of Arts in theatre or education, or theatreeducation

Preferred :

• Master of Arts in theatre education or directing.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and facultypositions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employmentbackground checks and reference checks are required of successfulcandidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

Please provide three professional references (1 current/formersupervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of ourfinalists applicants for the position, we will request thereferee's you listed in your application to complete a referencescreening form. By adding your referee's contact information below,you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact yourreferee's for written references.

URL:

www.salve.edu