Instructor in Drama​/Theater Arts; focus: Acting Part Time

Part-Time Faculty Position

Employer:

Ventura County Community College District

Location:

Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Department: VC - Academic Affairs

Opening Date: 05/07/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

This is a pool to fill part-time instructor positions for face-to-face, on-ground courses at Ventura College for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semester. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. The Department of Performing Arts at Ventura College seeks an accomplished performing artist and educator for a part-time faculty position teaching face-to-face, on-ground courses in acting and theatre.

Due to the College's proximity to the Los Angeles metropolitan area, a successful candidate will have an established resume of professional credentials in the stage, film, and/or television industries.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone with a comprehensive understanding of the craft and art of acting for the stage and/or camera (TV/Film). Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills, a desire to work in an educational environment at the community college level, and be able to effectively recruit and mentor our very diverse and often marginalized student population.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals;

implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty;

order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course. May participate in curriculum and program development;

may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes. May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings. May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities. May provide work direction to others. Perform related duties as assigned.

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative…