Theatre - Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,494,696; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑sheltered annuities (403(b) and 457(b))

Paid sick and safe leave

Free parking permit available

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for Part Time instructors in Theater to teach courses like Introduction to Theater and Acting. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Theater or a related field, with a minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred.

This role offers adjunct level compensation of $1,085 per credit hour. The position includes responsibilities such as developing course syllabi and ensuring instructional standards. Additional benefits include supplemental retirement plans and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theater; or related field with 18 graduate credits in Theater.
• Two (2) years teaching experience, preferably college-level.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities per direction.
• Ensures instruction meets established standards.
• Develops a course syllabus in line with college policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom technology usage

Proficient computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Theater or related field

Job description

Class Description

Part Time instructor positions available in Theater, teaching one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Theater, Stage Acting, Acting for the Camera, Voice and Diction.

Adjunct Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour.

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Theater; or Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Theater; or qualifying equivalency/portfolio and successful experience as a practitioner in the field.
• Two (2) years teaching experience, college level experience preferred.
• Experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations preferred.
• Experience using classroom technology and learning management systems preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator.
2. Abides by college-wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct.
3. Ensures instruction meets or exceeds standards established by National Association of Schools of Theater accreditation council.
4. Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population.
5. Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab.
6. Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and college policies.
7. Ensures that program-specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner.
8. Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives.
9. Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students.

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) – Tax‑sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint /forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) Savings Feature – A savings feature that allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA‑CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457(b) – Offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint /forms/Human Resources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.