Stagecraft Prop & Scenic Design Instructor - PT

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA is seeking an experienced part-time Instructor in Stagecraft with an initial focus on Prop and Scene Design/Construction/Crew Management. The role emphasizes leadership in design and construction and a commitment to mentoring a diverse student body within a community college setting.

The Instructor will deliver classroom instruction under a dean's direction and may teach up to 67% of a full-time assignment, supporting students toward their academic or vocational

Qualifications

• Proven prop and scenic design with strong construction skills.
• Ability to recruit and mentor diverse student populations.
• Experience managing production crews in theatre or film/TV.
• Teaching or educator experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive instruction in Stagecraft through lecture and labs.
• Lead prop and scenic design, construction, and crew management.
• Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse student body.
• Maintain course materials and evaluate student outcomes.

Skills

Prop design

Scenic design

Construction

Crew management

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related discipline

Two years of professional experience or equivalent

Teaching credential or equivalent

Tools

Design portfolio

Job description

Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA is seeking an experienced part-time Instructor in Stagecraft with an initial focus on Prop and Scene Design/Construction/Crew Management. The role emphasizes leadership in design and construction and a commitment to mentoring a diverse student body within a community college setting.

The Instructor will deliver classroom instruction under a dean's direction and may teach up to 67% of a full-time assignment, supporting students toward their academic or vocational