Adjunct ProfessorofTheatre and Performance(Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Co
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, College Lecturer, Elementary School, Academic
Job Requisition: JR101689 Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Performance(Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, Ballet Technique & Open Pool) (Open)
Job Posting
Title:
Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Performance(Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, Ballet Technique & Open Pool)
Department: CC00088 WM001 | CAS | Theatre & Performance
Job Family: Faculty
- Adjunct
Worker Sub-Type: Adjunct (non-benefited)
Job
Requisition Primary
Location:
Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Primary Job Posting
Location:
Posting Location
- William & Mary
Job Description
Summary:
The Department of Theatre and Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia,is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments.
For the current academic year, the department anticipates instructional needs in Stagecraft and associated labs, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, or Ballet Technique. This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year.
Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:
- Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate coursesdepending on unit need
- Preparing syllabi and course materials
- Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
- Holding office hours
- Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs
Your application will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct advertisement.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
- AMaster'sdegree in Theatreor a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.
- For Stage Combat Course
- Certification in Stage Combat through the Society of American Fight Directors or the equivalent experience and qualifications. (This is requirement is only necessary if you are applying to teach Stage Combat).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previousacademic teaching experience.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
- This isapart-time position restricted to the termtowhich it is assigned andhired, andis not eligible for benefits.
- The position may requireadditionalhours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
- As part-time exempt employees, adjunctsare subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
- Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed1,500 hours,generallyequatingto up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
- Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary mustmaintainan in-person presence for the duration of their appointment.
Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.
Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:
- Summer Session 1:
May 26 - June 26*
- Summer Session 2:
June 29 - July 31*(expected contract effective date: June 25)
- Summer Session 3:
May 26 - July 31*
- Fall:
August 10 - January 9
- Spring:
January 10 - May 24
* Summer Session Termsare subject to vary each year*
Additional
Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE
- Exempt
- Salary - S99
Qualifications:
Compensation Grade:
S99
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