Part-Time Theatre Arts Instructor; Pool Job San Mateo area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Theatre Arts Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Theatre Arts Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:
Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach college transfer courses in the dramatic arts, such as acting, literature, directing, and ideally theater production

Direct plays for public performances

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions

Teaching evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the contract

Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

Participate in curriculum development in the Drama Department

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with District, college and division policies in the performance of duties

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of and commitment to teaching community college students

Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach community college courses in interpersonal communication and/or public speaking

Successful experience working with ethnically diverse students, including those with limited English proficiency

Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.

Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.

Understanding of the role of supplemental learning and academic resources; familiarity with the use of multimedia-based technology, including computer-based technology appropriate to the speech discipline.

Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.

An understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff

Job Requirements

Possession of a Master's or above or Master of Fine Arts in drama, theatre arts, or performance OR Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama, theatre arts, or performance AND Master's or above in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note:

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or…


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