Part-Time Instructor Theatre Arts; POOL

Part‑Time Instructor Theatre Arts (POOL)

Position Title:

Part‑Time Instructor Theatre Arts (POOL)

Classification

Title:

Part‑Time Instructor

Hourly rate: $752 per load unit (subject to change due to ongoing negotiations)

Status:
Part‑time instructor, non‑represented and non‑benefited

Open Until Filled:
Yes (Open for 2026-27 Academic Year)

Primary

Purpose:

The Part‑Time Instructor provides instruction in Theatre Arts courses, directs student discussion and performance activities, and evaluates student learning in classroom, rehearsal, and performance settings.

• Provide instruction in the area of discipline, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Hold at least one scheduled office hour per class per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Participate in course assessment.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Student Accessibility Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Thorough knowledge of Theatre Arts, including acting techniques, textual analysis, and performance practices, and demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge.
• Ability to teach acting and performance techniques appropriate for beginning through advanced students.
• Ability to guide students in physical and vocal performance skills in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work with and present curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to create a supportive, collaborative classroom and rehearsal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies, including performance‑based evaluation.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite; various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology used in the instruction setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to provide educational services in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.
• Willingness to teach at various times, locations, and delivery formats as program needs require.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work effectively as part of a faculty team.
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Theatre, Drama, or a related field from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in Theatre or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of Theatre Arts, such as acting, performance, or theatre studies.
• One year of successful college teaching experience in the subject area or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.

• Theatre Arts teaching experience at the college level.
• Professional experience in acting, directing, or theatrical performance.
• Experience teaching performance‑based coursework.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.