FT Faculty - Technical Theatre -Scenic Design

Long Beach Community College District • Long Beach, CA

397d • $80,355 - $122,768

About The Position

Long Beach Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure Technical Theatre - Scenic Design Professor for the fall 2025 semester. This role involves curriculum development, participation in shared governance, and teaching responsibilities across various campuses. The position aims to support a diverse student body in achieving their educational goals, emphasizing equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

Requirements

• Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theatre arts/performance, or a Bachelor's in drama/theatre arts/performance with a Master's in a related field.
• A bachelor's degree in Theater or a related field with at least five years of professional work experience in areas such as directing, acting, scenic design, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability to address instructional needs of varying student levels using innovative teaching strategies.
• Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in set design and proficiency in building scale models and drawing set renderings.
• Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Scenic and/or lighting design.
• Commitment to work with students outside of the classroom.
• Desire to participate actively in committees and shared governance.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in set design computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership roles within the department and institution.
• Commit to serving the needs of students, department, college, and community.
• Collaborate across disciplines and utilize student support resources.
• Participate in department, division, and college committees, and governance activities.
• Engage in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially within the college community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for diverse students.
• Adapt teaching pedagogy to individual and class knowledge levels.
• Self-reflect and respond to evidence-based assessments of student learning.
• Integrate new technologies into the learning process, including interactive technologies for on-campus and online courses.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees