Adjunct Faculty - Theatre

Adjunct Faculty

College of Arts & Sciences

Theatre

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Theatre in the College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University invites applications for adjunct teaching opportunities for the  academic year. Instructors will teach undergraduate courses on campus in areas of Theatre Arts such as various levels of acting, theatre history, Theatrical design, and management classes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Administer and teach undergraduate courses on campus in areas of Theatre Arts such as Advanced Acting, Directing, Theatre History, Design Technology, Stage and Lighting Design, and other related courses.

* Available courses for new instructors vary each semester and may include:
Theatre History, Stage Management, Sound Production, Various levels of acting classes, movement techniques (such as Viewpoints, Laban, Lecoq, or others).

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree in Theatre Arts or a closely related field is required.

* Teaching experience at the college or university level.

* Evident commitment to educational equity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* MFA or PhD or other terminal degree in Theatre or closely related field.

* A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

* Experience and proficiency teaching students in a BFA program.

APPLICATION:

When applying you will be required to attach the following documents:

* A Curriculum Vitae.

* A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you to teach at the university level in this discipline; identify which discipline(s) or courses you are qualified to teach.

* Evidence of teaching excellence.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $1,866 per credit.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America's Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes.

Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online.

The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master's degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.