Adjunct Faculty -Theatre

Job Description Summary

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

Adjunct Faculty
-Theatre

Worcester

Humanities & Arts - JM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach

Theatre courses and  addition to participating in department productions, theatrefaculty teach introductory courses,intermediate thematic seminars, andpracticums.

WPI’s theatre program produces at least four productions a year and offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design.

The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist who has professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits and has strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends in theater and live performance. A successful candidate mustalsodemonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an abilityto jumpintoanexisting curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a terminal in theatre or a related field.

• cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
• current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references
• evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

Compensation: $6,000 per course

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.