Assistant Professor - Theatre (9-month Tenure Track)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Tenure-track Instructor (Theatre) in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division at our Chattanooga campus! Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values: - We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. - We care about the well-being of each other. - We instill trust through integrity and transparency. Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre
Evidence of innovative instructional methodologies
Thorough knowledge of Theatre Productions
Previous experience working in a scene shop for theatrical productions
Strong recommendations from his or her appropriate supervisors

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Theatre Shop Foreman
Documented evidence of community college teaching experience
Dual enrollment teaching experience
Experience in a variety of delivery formats including hybrid instruction and accelerated term schedules

Responsibilities

Develop courses, lessons, exercises and examinations in the area of Introduction to Theatre and Stagecraft
Serve as shop foreman to assist with theatre productions
Supervise student workers
Oversee shop safety
Maintain tools and equipment
Source lumber, paint, and material
Participate in design/technical creative work based on experience
Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
Attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities
Support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers
Support dual enrollment efforts by teaching courses at high school sites if needed
Participate in annual faculty evaluation process
Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility to empower all students to learn
Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities
Counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals
Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions
Work to retain students
Provide out-of-class assistance to students
Support student activities
Maintain shop safety and supervise students in the scene shop
Provide support in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division that aligns with the College’s values
Embrace and promote the College’s goals and support the Humanities and Fine Arts Division’s efforts to utilize best practices related to the student experience
Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned
Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes
Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organization and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making
Maintain collegial relationships with all internal and external participants in college theatrical productions
Structure student experiences to ensure fairness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities
Teach assigned courses
Facilitate the classroom instructional process
Evaluate students, monitor progress, and assign final grades in the campus Learning Management System (LMS)
Maintain attendance and grade records
Mentor and orient faculty and staff
Maintain required classroom and office hours
Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources
Develop supplemental instructional materials
Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction
Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed
Maintain updated course syllabi