Part-time Faculty, Theatre and Dance – Dana School of Music and University Theatre
About The Position
Teach undergraduate courses in Theatre and/or Dance as assigned by the department chair. Responsibilities include developing and submitting course syllabi, planning and updating curriculum, delivering engaging instruction, assessing student performance, and submitting grades in accordance with university deadlines. Regular communication with students, support departmental goals, and collaborate with faculty colleagues to foster a dynamic learning environment. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Requirements
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- At least an earned bachelor's degree in dance, theatre arts, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- An earned Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theatre or Dance.
- Demonstrated experience teaching acting, playwriting, directing, or dance.
Responsibilities
- Developing and submitting course syllabi
- Planning and updating curriculum
- Delivering engaging instruction
- Assessing student performance
- Submitting grades in accordance with university deadlines
- Regular communication with students
- Support departmental goals
- Collaborate with faculty colleagues to foster a dynamic learning environment
- Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success
- Responds to students in a timely manner
- Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
