Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Theater & Dance

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University, Department of Theatre and Dance, seeks temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Design, and Dance. The department, housed in the Trahern and Memorial Health Buildings, produces six shows a season including plays, musicals, and dance concerts.

Primary duties include teaching various dance styles and theatre courses, with opportunities to contribute to sewing, script analysis, and somatics as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or documented extensive, professional career or professional certification.
• Demonstrated success as a teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Practical Theory 1 and 2 (Music) — Private Voice Instruction (1/2h or 1h), Introduction to Dance (lecture).
• Teach Fundamentals of Dance (studio).
• Instruct Modern, Ballet/pointe, Jazz and Tap Dance at all levels.
• Teach African, West African, Afro-Caribbean, World Dance.
• Instruct Hip-Hop Dance and Fitness for Dancers (Pilates, Yoga).
• Deliver Dance for Musical Theatre.
• Teach Introduction to Theatre — Acting I — Makeup.
• Assist with sewing, script analysis, somatics or similar department needs as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Private voice instruction

Dance instruction

Education

Master’s degree

Professional certification

Job description

Austin Peay State University, Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking temporary,

Description

Austin Peay State University, Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the areas of Theatre, Musical Theatre, Design, and Dance. The department of Theatre and Dance is housed in the Trahern Building and the Memorial Health Building. We produce six shows per season, two plays, two musicals, and two dance concerts. The Trahern building houses the Margaret Fort Trahern Laboratory Theatre and the Trahern Theatre (Proscenium) as well as a large acting studio and dance studio. The Memorial Health building houses two large dance studios. The Department of Theatre and Dance is an integral member of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA – see www.apsu.edu/creativearts). A long-established statefunded initiative, CECA is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Practical Theory 1 and 2 (Music) - Private Voice Instruction (1/2hour and 1 hour) - Introduction to Dance (Lecture Course)
• Fundamentals of Dance (studio course)
• All levels of Modern, Ballet/pointe, Jazz and Tap Dance technique
• African, West African, Afro-Caribbean, World Dance
• Hip-Hop Dance - Fitness for Dancers (Pilates, Yoga)
• Dance for Musical Theatre
• Introduction to Theatre - Acting I - Makeup (as in makeup application and design)
• Others as needed (Courses may include Fundamentals of Sewing, Script Analysis, Somatics, or other similar needs of the department).

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or documented extensive, professional career or professional certification.
• Demonstrated success as a teacher preferred.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.