Instructional Assistant Professor, Lecturer - School of Theatre, Dance and Film - Creating Pool

Position: Instructional Assistant Professor, Lecturer - School of Theatre, Dance and Film - Creating a Pool
Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the School of Theatre, Dance and Film maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

University Benefit Highlights:

* Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)

* Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

* Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

* Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Additional Information

The School of Theatre, Dance and Film is one of four schools within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. The School has 35 faculty, 12 staff, and 370 students enrolled in the B.A./B.S. (Acting, Dance, Dance Teacher Education, Film and Digital Media, Musical Theatre, Production Design and Technology, Theatre Studies, and Theatre Teacher Education), M.A./M.S. (Theatre Studies), and M.F.A. (Directing, Costume, Lighting, and Scenic Design) degrees.

Its current production season consists of eight theatre productions and two dance concerts in two facilities, a 525-seat proscenium space and a flexible space that can be adapted to a 125-seat thrust or 150-seat arena. The School is also home to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and maintains membership in URTA, with programs accredited by NAST. See .

Illinois State University:

Illinois State University, Illinois State.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: , lists our seven core values:
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
Individualized Attention;
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Collaboration;
Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence /Pointsof Pride.

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Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates.

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

For a non-terminal degree, starting at $5000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications and prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE). For a terminal degree, starting at $5500 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications and prorated to the…