PT Drama/Theatre Arts Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District seeks a part-time Drama/Theatre Arts instructor to teach theatre courses and contribute to program development. The position serves the District, CA, with instruction potentially online or in-person as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's or MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance or an equivalent combination, with preferred experience in online instruction. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for the pool.

Qualifications

• Master's/MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance or equivalent.
• Bachelor's/BFA in drama/theatre arts/performance plus Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities, or the equivalent.
• Transcripts will be required before offer.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in theatre arts.
• Possibly teach related areas such as intro to theatre, multi-cultural theatre, actor training including on-camera and voice-over.
• Participate in program assessment, department activities, and campus/community events.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's or MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance

Bachelor's or BFA in drama/theatre arts/performance

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

PT Drama/Theatre Arts Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05114

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME DRAMA/THEATRE ARTS
INSTRUCTOR
Foothill-De Anza Community College

District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as‑needed basis.
Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
INCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part‑time faculty include the

performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part‑time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part‑time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part‑time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

• Teach courses in theatre arts.
• Other potential areas of instruction may include intro to

theatre, multi‑cultural theatre, actor training including on‑camera and voice‑over, all approached from a diverse perspective.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor, office environment.
• Occasionally classes may be taught outdoors.
• Online/Remote Instruction, if teaching online classes.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of

the position.

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of

time.

• Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
• Dexterity capable of efficiently rendering computer‑based

instruction as required by remote learning, if teaching online classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Drama/Theatre Arts

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse

academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

• Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/

performance OR Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities OR the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIIONS:

• Preferred experience with online instruction.

NOTE:Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational‑equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill
De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

SALARY RANGE:
Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

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