Temporary Faculty Pool, Theatre Arts - Speech Program

California State University•Carson, CA

About The Position

The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is seeking applications for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. CSUDH values diversity and is looking for candidates with experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Department of Theater & Dance aims to engage students in self-expression and community engagement through an equitable appreciation of the arts, offering a wide range of multicultural and multi-ethnic dance and theatre styles. The program fosters a community-based experience that trains students in intra- and inter-personal skills, encouraging collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, which are applicable to various fields. The arts of theatre and dance help students develop production and performance skills, enrich their lives, and train them for careers. Understanding the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre and dance provides insight into the arts and human behavior, enhancing students' ability to conceptualize ideas and formulate artistic visions. Contemporary thinking in these fields emphasizes social consciousness, preparing students for accomplishment in a pluralistic society.

Requirements

A Master degree in Speech, Public Speaking, or Theatre
Appropriate experience related to the subject of the course(s) assigned.
Applicants must have experience in teaching adult learners from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
A Doctoral degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
Experience teaching online