Faculty, Technical Theater (MA/MFA)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $64,427 - $96,197

About The Position

The Drama Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through practical experiences. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in August 2026.

The Drama department offers an Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Costume and Makeup, as well as in Scenery and Lighting. Our students are prepared to enter the theatre industry and/or transfer to a four-year university or conservatory. ACC Drama department aims to foster the development of the next generation of artists through a rigorous program of hands-on and sustainable professional training.

Requirements

• MFA or MA degree in Theatre or Drama or MFA or MA degree in Performance Studies with a concentration in Drama or Master’s or MFA degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in theatre or drama In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements.
• Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within lighting and scenic design or technical work. In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Vectorworks, QLab, Adobe Suite, and/or similar production-related softwares.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Drama to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Drama program.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
• Assist in managing production-related spaces
• Participate in evening and weekend duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

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