Instructor - Theatre (Part-Time)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an instructional theatre professional to deliver courses in design, production, or technology and contribute to student learning and career development.

The role emphasizes addressing diverse learning needs, aligning with program objectives, and keeping curricula current. Teaching may occur in classrooms or theatre spaces, with opportunities for professional development within the college.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theatre design, production or technology OR a Master's degree in any discipline and 24 graduate credits in theatre design, production, technology or related field.
• Ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively address the learning needs of a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
• Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.

Skills

Diversity of learners

Education

Master's degree in theatre design/production/technology

Job description

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties

• Instruct students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
• Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
• Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

Additional Duties

• May participate in professional development activities.
• May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
• May direct aides and work-study students as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in theatre design, production or technology OR a Master's degree in any discipline and 24 graduate credits in theatre design, production, technology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively address the learning needs of a diverse population.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and/or theatre performing or shop space.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.