Theatre Arts - Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Edmond, Oklahoma, is looking for adjunct faculty in Theatre. This part-time position involves teaching undergraduate courses in Beginning Acting and requires a master's degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching acting and the ability to coach contemporary acting techniques. The role emphasizes providing a supportive learning environment for student success and demands excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement.
• Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in teaching acting or professional acting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Beginning Acting for majors and non-majors.
• Coach/train students in contemporary acting techniques.
• Manage student interactions and postings in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

D2L system usage

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Overview:

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty - provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

College/Department Overview:

The College of Fine Arts and Design is a center of excellence for the arts and design, as well as a locus of innovation for improving and promoting arts education. Founded in 2001, the college combines the traditional excellence inherent in Oklahoma's oldest public educational institution with groundbreaking thinking about the role of the arts on the 21st century. The College of Fine Arts and Design nurtures leadership qualities in students, thus expanding the scope and qualities of their career opportunities. The institution's educational emphasis is on faculty mentorship in student-centered education, with a commitment to respect diversity and encourage inclusiveness. This commitment to excellence provides students the opportunity to interact and work closely with our more than 100 outstanding full and part-time faculty members who are dedicated to holistically developing the artist, scholar, creative professional, educator, citizen and leader. With more than 200 performing and visual arts events every year, the college encourages students from a variety of academic disciplines and programs to view exhibits, attend special events, experience performances, partake in masterclasses, discuss their work , and ultimately find their unique artistic voice while learning to think from a global perspective. The College of Fine Arts and Design currently has six academic units, the Department of Art, Department of Dance, School of Design, Department of Theatre Arts, School of Music and the Academy of Contemporary Music and specialized accreditations from National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). For further information see our website http://www.uco.edu/cfad.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

The Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for adjunct faculty in Theatre. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Beginning Acting for majors and non-majors. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching acting and/or experience in professional acting, as well as the ability to coach/train students in contemporary acting techniques. Adjunct assignments may require teaching evening classes.

Experience Required:

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred:

Higher Education teaching experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Provide a learning environment that supports student success. Usage of D2L system. Ensuring timely management and response to student. Posting and returning grades by required time.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.