Adjunct Instructor - Technical Theatre

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Humanities Department seeks an instructor to teach at least one Technical Theatre course in the Fall and Spring semesters during the academic year. This is a pooled teaching position on the Big Rapids campus. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2027. The selected candidate(s) for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EAD's, OPT, H-1B, etc.

Requirements

Master's degree in Technical Theatre or Theatre or a related field.
Previous experience teaching Technical Theatre/Design courses at the high school and/or tertiary level.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment.
Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

MFA or terminal degree in Technical Direction, Theatre Design, Theatre Management, or related area.
Hands-on experience in Technical Theatre at the high school or tertiary level.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to, regularly scheduled office hours (at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional academic functions (e.g., reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or online.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.