Part-time Theatre Professor-Continuous Pool

Clark College; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 76,400 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Clark College in Washington seeks a part‑time Theatre Professor to create and maintain a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The role requires daytime, evening, or weekend in‑person teaching, with positions filled as needs arise.

Responsibilities include teaching theatre courses (Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Acting), contributing to college committees, and pursuing ongoing professional development to improve student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Drama, Theatre, or Fine Arts AND three (3) years of experience in professional or academic theatre OR Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theatre or Fine Arts AND five (5) years of experience in professional or academic theatre.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach a variety of theatre courses including Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, and Acting.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

Skills

Teaching theatre

Diversity collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Drama, Theatre, or Fine Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theatre or Fine Arts

Job description

Job Overview

Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic and academic backgrounds? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? Clark College is currently seeking to fill a Part‑time Theatre Professor position. This is a part‑time faculty position, not eligible for employer‑sponsored benefits, and applicants must be available to teach in‑person in the daytime, evening or weekend hours. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.

Position Responsibilities

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Drama, Theatre, or Fine Arts AND three (3) years of experience in professional or academic theatre OR Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theatre or Fine Arts AND five (5) years of experience in professional or academic theatre.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach a variety of theatre courses including Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, and Acting.

Salary

Lecture rate $95.60/hour, lab rate $81.66/hour.

This position requires a background check, including a sexual misconduct background check, and a Vocational Certification plan must be in place prior to the first day of classes as required under Washington Administrative Code and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Clark College does not sponsor H‑1B visas and is not eligible to provide employer‑sponsored benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clark College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action and non‑discrimination to be fundamental to its mission, vision and values. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

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