Part-Time Faculty: DRA Intro to -Camera Acting; Fall

Job Title

Part‑Time Faculty: DRA 333.1 Intro to On‑Camera Acting (Fall 2026)

Campus

This position is based at the campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

$1,483.20 – $1,751 per credit hour

Exempt

Fall Semester 2026:
Fr 1:40 PM – 4:50 PM | Shaffer Art Building 208 | 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026 (Office hours required)

Part‑time

PTI/Adjunct

UA

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part‑Time Instructor to teach DRA 333 On‑Camera Acting, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. Part‑time instructor needed for an upper‑level Acting course in On‑Camera acting. The role applies acting fundamentals for on‑camera work with an emphasis on identity exploration and inclusive work from diverse artists.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years teaching acting at the college level.
• Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Expertise in a diverse range of voices in contemporary and historical theater.

• Teaching class once a week for 190 minutes.
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• If unavailable due to illness or emergency, exercise best effort to reschedule the class or obtain a substitute; notify the department chair and plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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