Communication Studies and Theatre Adjunct

Sensitive Position

Communication Studies and Theatre Adjunct – Agency:
Brightpoint Community College;
Division:
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences;

Work Location:

Chesterfield – 041;
Pay Range: $793–$1,693 per credit hour;

Employment Type:

Part‑time, exempt;
Telework:
Subject to change;

Work Schedule:

Varies.

The Division augments full‑time faculty with qualified part‑time instructors. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 8 credit hours in the summer, 12 in the fall, and 12 in the spring. Eligibility requires a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Communication or Theatre.

Provide primarily on‑campus, traditional delivery on the Chester and Midlothian campuses, with limited opportunities for online instruction. Courses offered include:

• Acting I, II, III, & IV
• Acting for the Camera
• Basic Lighting
• Costume Construction
• Costume Design
• Film Appreciation I
• History of Theatre I & II
• Improvisation I & II
• Introduction to Communication
• Introduction to Make‑Up for the Theatre
• Introduction to the Theatre
• Movement I & II
• Principles of Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Scenic Design
• Stagecraft
• Survey of Mass Media
• Theatre Aesthetics
• Voice and Diction I & II
• Writing Across Media

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Communication or Theatre.

Additional considerations:

• Prior teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No
Supervises Employees:
No
Required Travel:
No

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies : 99
Job Open Date: 07/06/2026
Job Close Date: 06/30/2027
Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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