Instructor in Drama/Theater Arts (Initial focus: Acting Part Time)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time faculty benefits

Health benefits eligibility

Open enrollment period

Job summary

Ventura College seeks part-time faculty to teach face-to-face acting and theatre courses for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027. The department seeks accomplished performing artists with professional credentials in stage, film, or TV and experience mentoring diverse student populations.

Instructors provide classroom instruction under a dean, may teach up to 67% of a full-time assignment, and participate in program development and department meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or MFA in drama/theater arts/performance or Bachelor’s in drama/theater arts/performance and Master’s in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities; or equivalent; or a valid California Community College Teaching Credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students in diverse instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study and effective study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes; provide timely feedback to student inquiries.

Skills

Acting/Theatre

Education instruction

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s in drama/theater arts/performance

Bachelor’s in drama/theater arts/performance

California CC Teaching Credential

Job description

Description

This is a pool to fill part-time instructor positions for face-to-face, on-ground courses at Ventura College for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semester. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What You’ll Do

The Department of Performing Arts at Ventura College seeks an accomplished performing artist and educator for a part-time faculty position teaching face-to-face, on-ground courses in acting and theatre. Due to the College's proximity to the Los Angeles metropolitan area, a successful candidate will have an established resume of professional credentials in the stage, film, and/or television industries.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone with a comprehensive understanding of the craft and art of acting for the stage and/or camera (TV/Film). Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills, a desire to work in an educational environment at the community college level, and be able to effectively recruit and mentor our very diverse and often marginalized student population.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

Who We Are

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

= Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

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* OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled “Foreign Transcripts” for additional information.

EQUIVALENCY

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.

Example: Minimum Qualifications state: “Master’s degree in agriculture”. Candidate’s transcripts state: “Master’s degree in agricultural science”. Since the degree on the candidate’s transcripts in the example do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimum qualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. When completing the form, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process.

The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitment process to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of discipline experts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President will review the equivalency materials and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualifications that are equivalent to those shown in the minimum qualifications section of the job posting. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committee along with an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results from the equivalency review due to various time constraints and may need to move forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.

Foreign Transcripts

If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please also include a copy of the transcript that was evaluated. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited.

PAY PHILOSOPHY

Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part-Time Faculty for more information.

STARTING SALARY

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.

Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $2,678 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to [e-mail] and include an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

Part-Time Faculty Benefits

Health Benefits: Eligible part-time faculty members may participate in the District’s medical benefits program in accordance with Section 4.2.E of the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Beginning with the September 2023 open enrollment period, the District contributes toward eligible medical plan premiums for qualifying non-contract faculty members. Eligibility is based on assignment history, load requirements, and other conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Eligible part-time faculty may enroll in available medical plan options during the annual open enrollment period or during qualifying special enrollment events.

Benefit Providers Available To Eligible Part-time Faculty Employees Include

• Medical: Anthem Blue Cross HMO and PPO Medical Plans, Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical Plans

Dependent Eligibility: Eligible dependents may include a legally married spouse, registered domestic partner, and eligible dependent children up to age 26, regardless of student, marital, employment, or financial dependency status.

Retirement: Part-time faculty retirement participation is provided in accordance with applicable California public retirement system requirements, including CalSTRS, Social Security, and the CalSTRS Cash Balance Plan, as applicable.

Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the District's Benefits page: https://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits.