Part-Time Faculty Theatre

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia seeks a Part-Time Faculty member in Theatre to teach Stage Management and Production Management/Technical Direction at the Gainesville campus. The appointment supports current theatre majors and related programs.

Responsibilities include teaching Stage Management, Production Management/Technical Direction, and potentially Theatre Appreciation if offered in both semesters. MFA or PhD in Theatre Arts or equivalent professional experience is required.

Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Arts or PhD in Theatre Arts, or significant professional regional/national experience.
• Experience teaching theatre in higher education is preferred.
• Ability to teach Stage Management, Production Management, and Technical Direction with relevant course content.

Responsibilities

• Teach Stage Management classes.
• Teach Production Management & Technical Direction classes.
• If available, teach core Theatre Appreciation class in both semesters.

Skills

Stage Management

Production Management

Technical Direction

Teaching

Education

MFA in Theatre Arts or PhD in Theatre Arts or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty Theatre
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 301265

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

UNG's Theatre Department is one of two institutions, along with Brenau University, comprising the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, a one-of-a-kind collaboration between two North Georgia institutions of higher education.

Job Summary

UNG School of Communication, Film, & Theatre seeks part-time faculty to teach Stage Management and Production Management/Technical Direction classes for current theatre majors. The courses would cover professional and logistical practices for those positions as well as any pertinent history or philosophies surrounding the jobs.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at [phone].

Responsibilities

• Teach Stage Management classes
• Teach Production Management & Technical Direction classes
• If desired and available, could also teach core Theatre Appreciation class in both semesters.

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Arts or PhD in Theatre Arts or the equivalent in significant professional experience at the regional and national level may be considered.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.