TFT Faculty - Theatre Instructor

Illinois Central College • East Peoria, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified, creative, dynamic and collegial individual to provide instruction in the Theatre program of study with the Arts and Behavioral Sciences Department to begin in the Fall of 2026. This is a temporary full time faculty position. For information on compensation please click the link below and refer to page 119. Faculty Contract 2024-2027 For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and teaching philosophy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Theater OR a master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 18 hours in Theater.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Theater with the ability to teach related courses and direct/produce theatrical performances. Please note that all experiences and resume credits should be verifiable upon request.
• Ability to serve the needs of a diverse student population and aid in building a safe and inclusive community of learners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong, proactive interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with others.
• Must be highly collegial, collaborative, and operate from a student centered, positive perspective.

Nice To Haves

• MFA in acting, directing, design, or other theatre discipline related areas of study or demonstrated professional/creative experience in the performing arts.
• Strong ability to teach Theatre from a Generalist perspective and to mirror a best practices approach to theatrical study.
• Community college teaching experience with a demonstrable understanding of a two-year teaching environment and mission such as ICC’s.
• Experience teaching in an in person and online environment.
• Ability to work in any of the following areas, depending upon applicant experience and abilities: acting, script analysis, choreography or movement for the actor, voice, directing; working knowledge trends in technology and direction as used in live theatre.
• Verifiable experience within various theatrical production environments at either the professional, community, and/or educational level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture for Theatre Appreciation; Acting; Directing; Script Analysis, and more, depending upon the individual’s areas of expertise and abilities. The faculty member may be assigned to teach courses in a related field.
• Direct and/or produce the department’s vibrant theatre production program. Our productions are housed in a large, modern performing arts center on campus, with full technical capacity, including a 400+ proscenium stage, full dressing room and shop and a highly adaptable black box space. The theatre program currently produces three-four plays a year in collaboration with the PAC which also produces a full season of guest artist and in-residence performances. The PAC is fully staffed and works collaboratively with the Theatre program.
• Work collaboratively with the Performing Arts Center Manager and staff.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, and teaching of program curriculum.
• Assess and evaluate student learning.
• Develop a recruitment plan, conduct outreach regionally, and advise students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: paid time off; 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; on-site childcare center; 403(b) retirement plans; and State University Retirement System pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time