Theater Arts Instructor & Production Director

Comunidade Metodista; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Professional development leaves and st

Stipends for educational development

Job summary

Foothill College, part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, seeks a dynamic Theatre Arts instructor (Theatre Arts Generalist) to teach a broad range of courses and direct department productions. The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and collaboration with local theatre communities.

The role includes on-campus, online, and hybrid teaching, evening/weekend classes, and active involvement in curriculum development and program growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of diverse student backgrounds and inclusive teaching practices.
• Commitment to equity and student success in community college settings.
• Ability to design and revise curricula and assess Student Learning Outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct department productions and teach courses in acting, directing, theatre literature, and related areas.
• Develop relationships with Bay Area theatre companies and promote department productions.
• Support program growth, degree/certificate pathways, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain office hours, participate in committee work, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Assist with recruitment and ensure on-site, online and hybrid course delivery.

Education

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

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

Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities

Job description

Foothill College, part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, seeks a dynamic Theatre Arts instructor (Theatre Arts Generalist) to teach a broad range of courses and direct department productions. The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and collaboration with local theatre communities.

The role includes on-campus, online, and hybrid teaching, evening/weekend classes, and active involvement in curriculum development and program growth.