Adjunct Instructor, Theatre

Lindenwood University • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An adjunct instructor in Theatre is responsible for teaching (subject areas: all levels of acting, both classical and contemporary texts; voice, musical theatre, directing, auditioning, movement/stage combat, stage management, and technical theatre and design; theatre history, script analysis, and dramatic literature), service, and related administrative activities. This position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas, and CAMS.
• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities, conducting research with students, providing curricular enhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-­building initiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outside of the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connecting students with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethical lifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.
• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions of responsibility by volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, and recruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with colleagues.
• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees