Theatre Arts Production & Design- Stagecraft Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Nocccd • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION COURSE and SCHEDULE THEA 143 Stagecraft Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:25 AM- 1:35 PM in the Spring and Fall semester. This course has 3 lecture and 3 lab units. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Desirable Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Ability to collaborate with and teach students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment while imparting the principles of theatre arts with a focus on Production and Design – Stagecraft. Skilled at adapting instructional methods to meet varying skill levels and learning styles. Demonstrated expertise in both the theoretical and practical application of traditional and contemporary stagecraft principles. Employ and teach a dynamic lecture/laboratory format integrated with project-based learning to deliver comprehensive instruction across a wide range of scenic design and construction disciplines, including: Theatrical Safety Theatre Architecture Hardware and Fastening Systems Scenic Materials Scenery Construction: Flats, Platforms, and Step Units Scenery Movement: Decks, Wagons, Turntables, and Slipstages Structural Design and Building Codes Rigging Systems: Static and Dynamic Rope Work: Knots and Splicing Techniques Scenic Finishes and Surface Treatments Understanding of CTE program objectives with a robust background in theatrical video and projections work at a theme park or entertainment venue. LMS experience/training (Canvas). Detailed experience teaching technical theatre courses, especially introductory classes, with innovative teaching practices supporting success and retention of women, students of color and students with disabilities. Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND two years of professional experience OR Associate degree in any discipline AND six years of professional experience OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND two years of professional experience OR Associate degree in any discipline AND six years of professional experience OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR The equivalent.
• Commitment to diversity.
• All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to collaborate with and teach students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment while imparting the principles of theatre arts with a focus on Production and Design – Stagecraft.
• Skilled at adapting instructional methods to meet varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Demonstrated expertise in both the theoretical and practical application of traditional and contemporary stagecraft principles.
• Employ and teach a dynamic lecture/laboratory format integrated with project-based learning to deliver comprehensive instruction across a wide range of scenic design and construction disciplines, including: Theatrical Safety Theatre Architecture Hardware and Fastening Systems Scenic Materials Scenery Construction: Flats, Platforms, and Step Units Scenery Movement: Decks, Wagons, Turntables, and Slipstages Structural Design and Building Codes Rigging Systems: Static and Dynamic Rope Work: Knots and Splicing Techniques Scenic Finishes and Surface Treatments
• Understanding of CTE program objectives with a robust background in theatrical video and projections work at a theme park or entertainment venue.
• LMS experience/training (Canvas).
• Detailed experience teaching technical theatre courses, especially introductory classes, with innovative teaching practices supporting success and retention of women, students of color and students with disabilities.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time