Full Time Instructor

Victor Valley College; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance $50,000

CalSTRS retirement

Job summary

Victor Valley College is seeking a Tenure Track Theatre Arts Professor to teach Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, and Technical Theatre, and to serve as Technical Director for productions.

The role requires a Master's or MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance (or equivalent) and a commitment to inclusive student learning. Position supports a caring campus culture with a focus on student persistence and success.

Qualifications

• Master's or MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance or equivalent.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds in community college settings.
• Ability to teach multiple theatre subjects including Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, and Technical Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled classes including Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, Technical Stage Production and related courses.
• Serve as Technical Director for Theatre Arts Productions.
• Collaborate with Theatre Arts faculty to produce shows.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, and Curriculum Development.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success using multiple teaching modalities.
• Comply with district policies and hold weekly office hours and assist students as required.

Skills

Teaching Theatre Arts

Curriculum design

Collaboration

Student engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Classroom technology

Education

MFA or MA in drama/theatre arts/performance

Bachelor's degree with Master's in related fields

Job description

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

10-Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION: Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

CARING CAMPUS

Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution. We are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10‑foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross‑department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture‑focused environment where every manager, faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach scheduled classes including Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, Technical Stage Production and technical Theatre classes which may include, Lights/Sound, Stagecraft, Costume, Design Principles for the Theatre, and/or Makeup and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.
• In collaboration with the Performing Arts Center, serve as Technical Director for Theatre Arts Productions.
• Collaborate with Theatre Arts Faculty to produce shows.
• Serve on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the Theater Arts program. Collaborate with other related departments including Music and Dance.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on‑campus and in‑person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities OR the equivalent.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience teaching theater arts in a community college.
• Experience designing, building, or technical directing a variety of theatrical productions including musical theatre.
• Experience with current theatre technology including sound and lighting consoles.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Live Theatre Productions
• Knowledge of working on productions in an educational setting
• Knowledge of professional/ theatrical educational associations
• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third‑party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable

ABILITIES

• Ability to teach Theatre Arts at a college/university level
• Ability to teach introduction to Theatre Arts
• Ability to teach Theatre History
• Ability to teach Technical Theatre classes
• Ability to train technicians for productions in an educational setting
• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office, classroom, lab and/or on‑line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

VISA

Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

NEPOTISM POLICY

Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.