Theatre Arts (Artists) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean and helping students reach their potential in mastering course content.

Additional duties include assessing learning outcomes, maintaining current knowledge in the field, professional development, and participating in governance, articulation, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or MFA in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor’s or BFA in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master’s in comparativeliterature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities OR the equivalent.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content and assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field and continue professional development.
• Participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; serve on college committees.

Education

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

Bachelor’s or BFA in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master’s in comparativeliterature English communication studies speech literature or humanities

Equivalent degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualifiedcandidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) facultyposition. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following:teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean;helping students fulfill their maximum potential in masteringcourse content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining athorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field;continuing professional development; utilizing current technologyin the performance of job duties; maintaining standards ofprofessional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professionalposition; assisting with articulation and curriculum developmentand review; serving on college committees and participating infaculty governance including accreditation and studentco-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities asassigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties andresponsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree,upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professionaloccupation al experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (theinitial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more informationon the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to,teaching the following courses:

• TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre
• TA 305 Script Analysis
• TA 306 Diversity in American Drama
• TA 344 Improvisation & Theatre Games
• TA 340 Beginning Acting

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, pleasevisit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARCPrograms and Majors
• CRCPrograms and Majors
• FLCPrograms and Majors
• SCCPrograms and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance; OR Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts indrama/theater arts/performance AND Master’s in comparativeliterature, English, communication studies, speech, literature orhumanities; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from anaccredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity toand understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, including those withphysical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences inlearning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.