Adjunct Theatre Instructor - UAA Department of Theatre and Dance

Overview

The UAA Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking adjunct instructors to prepare students for fulfilling careers in performance theatre. This position requires community and educational outreach; the ideal candidate should possess a vision of forward‑thinking and collaborative storytelling. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as a commitment to an undergraduate liberal arts education where an equally strong dedication to discovery is essential.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester‑by‑semester appointment. Qualified applicants will be placed into a hiring pool from which instructors will be hired as needed. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of an appointment, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available the following semester; hiring decisions are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis according to the needs of that semester’s schedule.

Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience, expertise in their discipline, and potential for providing high‑quality instruction to undergraduate students. Adjunct faculty with semester assignments are subject to an evaluation for teaching effectiveness.

Candidates must be available to work within Alaska during the length of any assignment.

To thrive in this role adjunct faculty need a passion for sharing their knowledge and skills with students and a desire to help turn student aspirations into reality. The department is seeking candidates who possess a theatre/performance background which includes acting techniques, voice training, classical acting, and movement training and/or theatre history as relevant for the assigned course(s), as well as knowledge of classical, avant‑garde, contemporary, youth theatre, and/or musical theatre.

Additional areas such as directing theory, play writing, script analysis, theatrical design and/or theatre technologies are encouraged.

A master’s degree (MA/MEd/MFA) is required unless an exception has been approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Exceptions may be made when prospective instructors have special professional credentials and experience. Candidates must be available to work within Alaska during the length of any assignment.

Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part‑time, adjunct, temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or job offer.

• Cover letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references (name, phone numbers and/or email address)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at‑will, union‑represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university. This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP‑AFT/AFL‑CIO.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Anita Franciosi at amfranciosi.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.