Adjunct Faculty - Theatre

WPI

| Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (On Site) | Part Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. The role involves teaching introductory and intermediate courses, thematic seminars, and practicums, as well as participating in department productions. WPI's theatre program offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design, producing at least four productions annually. The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist with professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits, strong connections to current theatre trends, and demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.

Must Have

Terminal degree in theatre or related field
Professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits
Strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends
Teaching excellence and versatility
Creative and critical pedagogical approaches

Good to Have

Experience in theatre productions
Ability to contribute to department productions

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty -Theatre

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. In addition to participating in department productions, theatre faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums. 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 must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.  A successful candidate should hold a terminal in theatre or a related field.

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Theatre adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. 

Applicants should submit the following:

--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.)

FLSA STATUS

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.