Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts

Position Information

• Posting Number:
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Adjunct Professor
• Working Title:
  
  Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts
• Datatel Position A
• Annual
  
  Hours:
  
  As needed or assigned
• Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour
• Position Type:
  Adjunct Faculty

An adjunct faculty member of Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the college as a whole.

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in theatre, drama, musical theatre, or a closely related field.
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge applicable to the subject being taught.
  • Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
  • Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
  • Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
  • Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
  • Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
  • Must be punctual.
  • Must be reliable.

Essential Functions:

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/chair agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

Courses may be in‑person or online; some courses may be offered at local high schools concurrently and may require the candidate to travel.

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and college administrators.
• Attend department, division, and college meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the college’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position may teach include:

• Introduction to Theatre
• Acting I & II
• Voice & Speech Improvement
• Make‑up for the Stage
• Acting for the Camera
• Special Topics
• Production Workshop

Online or classroom instruction

• Experience in local, regional, and/or national theatre/stage productions
• Previous community college teaching experience

Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.

Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Job Open Date: 06/27/2024

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled No

Beth Holmes