Theatre Faculty

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Working Title:

Theatre Faculty

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

Classification

Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210:
Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking a passionate and creative full-time faculty member to lead our Theatre and support our dynamic Communications program. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong theatre program, including public performances and teach in related communications courses.

Join a college that values innovation, collaboration, and student success.

Competency to teach lower-division college courses in Theatre, including acting and theatre appreciation, and Communication including interpersonal communication and cinema as communication courses.

A faculty member's work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member's work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

Salary Range:

Current Salary Range is $43,067 to $94,542. Placement within the range depends on an evaluation of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree with a major in Theatre, or

* Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Theatre.

Preferred Qualification

* Experience in directing and producing theatre performances for a variety of audiences.

* 18 graduate credits in Communication.

* Previous teaching experience in Theatre and Communication is highly desired.

* Ability to provide leadership in Theatre curricula.

* Experience teaching at a two-year college level to a variety of age levels.

* Experience with or willingness to perform outreach activities with area schools, other colleges/universities and with local business and industry.

* Experience in teaching using a variety of delivery methods including synchronous online, asynchronous online, hybrid, and in-person.

* The applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and populations.

* Ability to provide leadership within the department and other college wide initiatives.

Other Requirements

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* Three (3) professional references

* Unofficial transcript(s) with the ability to provide official transcripts upon hire.

Expectations of Faculty

A faculty member's work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member's work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

About

Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC's expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program.

RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State-a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Benefits

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include sick time, paid parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their…