Instructor in Drama​/Theater Arts; focus: Acting Part Time

Instructor in Drama/Theater Arts (Initial focus: Acting Part Time)

Salary: Part‑time faculty classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load. Non‑classroom assignments are paid between $2,678 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load.

Job Type: Part‑Time Faculty

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Location: Ventura College (Ventura, CA)

Department: Academic Affairs, Ventura County Community College District

Closing: Continuous

The Department of Performing Arts seeks an accomplished performing artist and educator to teach face‑to‑face courses in acting and theatre. Candidates should have a professional background in stage, film or television, and a comprehensive understanding of acting for stage and/or camera.

Duties include:

• Provide academic instruction to students through lectures, labs, and performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive, communication and higher‑order thinking skills through assignments and activities.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study and study skills.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Plan and organize instruction according to course outlines and learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum and outcomes.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks and software.
• Revise and update course content in line with new theory and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with faculty on performance indicators.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Attend departmental, division, campus and district meetings.
• Provide direction to others when required.

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors:

• Master’s or Master of Fine Arts in drama, theatre or performance, or Bachelor’s/BFA in drama, theatre or performance with a Master’s in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities.
• or a valid California Community College Teaching Credential.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited institution. Equivalency review may be available for candidates with comparable qualifications.

Part‑time faculty receive a salary range based on experience and educational achievement, with further advancement based on longevity and growth.