Part-Time Instructor, Technical Theatre (PTI3008)

Hutchinson Community College; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS invites applications for a part-time Theatre instructor to teach Technical Theatre courses, including Theatre Practicum, Stagecraft, and Stage/Television Lighting. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, timely grade submission, and maintaining records.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Theatre or an related field with 18 graduate credits in the discipline; prior collegiate teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theatre or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required.
• Evidence of effective technical theatre teaching and/or work experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Technical Theatre, including Theatre Practicum, Stagecraft, and Stage/Television Lighting.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department, including submitting grade sheets in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Theatre

18 graduate credits in Theatre or related field

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions –

• Teach assigned courses in Technical Theatre, including Theatre Practicum, Stagecraft, and Stage/Television Lighting.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department, including submitting grade sheets in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

• Master's degree in Theatre is required or a Master's degree in another field may be considered in addition to a minimum of 18 graduate credits in discipline for which hired.
• Evidence of effective technical theatre teaching and/or work experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
• Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.

• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is based on the part-time faculty compensation plan. This part-time position is not benefit eligible, at-will and exempt.

The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position.

This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.