Theatre Arts (Technical) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified adjunct faculty for part-time, temporary positions across Sacramento-area campuses. Instruct assigned courses under the area dean's supervision, support student mastery of content, assess outcomes, and contribute to curriculum and governance activities.

Applicants must hold appropriate degrees; initial maximum salary placement follows the district contract with Class V, Step 1.

Qualifications

• Master’s or MFA in drama/theatre arts/performance completed by time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusive teaching in diverse community college settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their potential and master course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Participate in articulation, curriculum development/review, and governance.
• Serve on college committees and engage in professional development.

Skills

Equity mindset

Education

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

Bachelor’s in drama/theatre arts/performance AND Master’s in related field

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. 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 mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities 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 professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

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

• TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre
• TA 302 History and Theory of the Theatre I
• TA 420 Stagecraft
• TA 422 Stage Lighting
• TAP 310-313 Modern Technical Production

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

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. 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 Master’s in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Additional Instructions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications that state “see other documents” such as “see resume” or “see transcripts,” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.