Part-time Instructor-Theatre History

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Job Summary

Part-time instructor to teach online theatre history to theatre majors pursuing the BA, BS.Ed, and BFA degrees. Based on the candidate's resume, other potential teaching assignments may be offered.

Responsibilities

* Teach specific classes in Theatre History in a professional and engaging way that creates an environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.

* Review course syllabi and instructional materials to maintain currency and improve the courses offered to students as they seek their chosen degree.

* Assess student progress regularly and assign grades in a timely manner; measure student potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help the student progress toward a degree.

* Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every class taught, and have this information accessible by students.

* Complete assessments based on university and accreditation requirements.

* Submit end-of-semester course grades to the University by the published deadlines.

* Communicate regularly and frequently and respond promptly to questions and concerns from students and department chair.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include a graduate degree in Theatre with at least eighteen hours in theatre history.

Experience with online teaching is strongly desired, as is recent evidence of teaching success. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)

* Three references with emails and current telephone numbers

Contact Information

To inquire or to apply, please contact Dr. Larry Dooley, Professor and Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance, Columbus State University, Columbus GA

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Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be…