Instructor -Technical Theatre

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College (RACC) invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor in Technical Theatre. The position supports face-to-face courses on the RACC campus in Reading, PA, with a required background check for chosen candidates.

The division seeks experienced theatre professionals to teach and engage students in technical theatre topics. The role emphasizes instruction in lighting, sound, costumes and makeup, stage management, and production design, within a community college

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theatre or Technical Theatre, or an undergraduate degree in Theatre with a Master's in a related field, such as Education; or a BA in Theatre or Technical Theatre with equivalent work-related experience.
• Working knowledge of lighting design, audio design, costume and make-up design, or stage and prop management is required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

Lighting design

Audio design

Costume design

Make-up design

Stage management

Prop management

Education

Master's degree in Theatre or Technical Theatre

Undergraduate degree in Theatre with Master's in related field

BA in Theatre or Technical Theatre with equivalent work-related experience

Job description

Background Check

If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding the background check are available here.

Job Details

Title: Instructor -Technical Theatre

Announce date: 09/25/2026

Apply by date: Open Until Filled

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Part-time

Salary: $39.00 per hour

The Communications, Arts and Humanities division at Reading Area Community College (RACC) has a Part-Time opening for Technical Theatre Instructor.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Theatre or Technical Theatre, or an undergraduate degree in Theatre with a Master's in a related field, such as Education; or a BA in Theatre or Technical Theatre with equivalent work-related experience. Working knowledge of lighting design, audio design, costume and make-up design, or stage and prop management is required.

Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. Individuals with backgrounds in theatre or production are strongly encouraged to apply.

Previous teaching experience at a community college is preferred but not required.

This part-time job is for face-to-face courses on the RACC campus in Reading, PA. Pennsylvania residency is required.

For questions, please contact Brian Schell, Dean of Communications, Arts, and Humanities, at [e-mail]

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