Theatre Arts Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a part-time Theatre Arts Instructor for the Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus. The role involves providing instruction across various Theatre courses and engaging with students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must possess a Master's or Bachelor’s degree in drama/theatre arts, complemented by a relevant Master’s. The position promotes innovation and teaching effectiveness, requiring strong curriculum development skills and effective communication. Competitive hourly salary of $67 offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or MFA in drama/theater arts/performance required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Effective communication skills and ability to maintain subject-matter currency.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the full range of Theatre courses.
• Develop and revise curriculum, using various teaching methodologies.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop curriculum

Ability to assess student learning outcomes

Ability to work with students of varying skills

Education

Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance

Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND a Master’s in a related field

Job description

Theatre Arts Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY24-2501293

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function

This position is part of a continuous part‑time adjunct faculty pool for Kern Community College District. Qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements may be contacted for open teaching assignments.

Representative Duties

Provide instruction in the full range of Theatre courses. May teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and use multiple teaching methodologies. Additional duties include:

• Student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Performing Arts department
• Maintaining subject‑matter currency
• Developing and revising curriculum
• Using computer and multimedia technology
• Participating collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
• OR Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND a Master’s in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
• OR the equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Accredited degrees and credits (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an accepted credential evaluation service.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population
• Ability to work with students of varying skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject‑matter currency
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that benefit the program
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

The District strongly commits to achieving staff diversity and upholding the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or associated characteristics protected by law.

Kern Community College District does not sponsor work authorization. Applicants must possess valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.