Adjunct Instructor in Theatre

Job Description

Job Description

Heidelberg University is seeking to hire an Adjunct Instructor of Theatre. The Adjunct Instructor of Theatre provides instructions to undergraduate students in the following course subjects: Theatre, Theatre Production and Design. Available courses include Play Production, Introduction to Theatre, and Lighting Design. This position reports directly to the Chair of the School of Music and Theatre.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Play Production, Introduction to Theatre, and/or Lighting Design.
• Teach Theatre production course or courses as assigned by the Chair of the School of Music and Theatre.
• Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the Department’s mission and learning objectives.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

Core Values and Personal Attributes:

• Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications

Education and Professional Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Theatre or related field
• College-level teaching experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Student centered pedagogy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Two-years teaching experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals.
• Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to student centered active learning and student engagement activities.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition.
• Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with professional and personal integrity.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem- solving skills.
• A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Fluency on production equipment, programs and design components to empower classroomand production instruction.
• Expressed and demonstrated respect and sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of adiverse student body.
• Fluency in production programs and equipment such as Qlab, Sound, and lighting boards.

Tools and Equipment Used : Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers. A valid driver’s license may be required. Various instructional technologies including, but not limited to Google Suite, Canvas LMS, video conferencing, etc. Theatre production programs such as Qlab, Sound, and lighting boards.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a classroom setting, as well as Gundlach Theatre. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud. The lighting level in the work environment will range from black to strobe lights.