Overview

Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Schedule Information: Days/evenings in person, depending upon course schedule

***This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for the above subjects. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews***

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.

Job Description:

• Teaching basic acting for the stage.
• Coordinate with the Director of Theatre in selection of textbooks, audiovisual, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
• Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation and course reporting.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Education Requirements: Master's degree in Drama, Theatre, or related or any Master's degree with 18 graduate semester credits in one of the disciplines.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in teaching post secondary courses in drama/theater arts/performance.
• Professional theatrical experience as an actor, director, or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits: We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.