Theatre Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking a passionate and creative full-time faculty member to lead our Theatre and support our dynamic Communications program. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong theatre program, including public performances and teach in related communications courses. Join a college that values innovation, collaboration, and student success. Competency to teach lower-division college courses in Theatre, including acting and theatre appreciation, and Communication including interpersonal communication and cinema as communication courses. A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in Theatre, or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Theatre.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Three (3) professional references
Unofficial transcript(s) with the ability to provide official transcripts upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in directing and producing theatre performances for a variety of audiences.
18 graduate credits in Communication.
Previous teaching experience in Theatre and Communication is highly desired.
Ability to provide leadership in Theatre curricula.
Experience teaching at a two-year college level to a variety of age levels.
Experience with or willingness to perform outreach activities with area schools, other colleges/universities and with local business and industry.
Experience in teaching using a variety of delivery methods including synchronous online, asynchronous online, hybrid, and in-person.
The applicant should demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and populations.
Ability to provide leadership within the department and other college wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

Classroom teaching
Student advising
Course evaluation
Classroom preparation
Evaluation of student performance
Committee assignments
Classroom research
Community service

Benefits

sick time
paid parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time