JOB TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - Theatre
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. In addition to participating in department productions, theatre faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums. WPI’s theatre program produces at least four productions a year and offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design.
The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist with professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits, and has strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends in theater and live performance. A successful candidate must demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility, with the ability to integrate into an existing curriculum using creative and critical pedagogical approaches. Candidates should hold a terminal degree in theatre or a related field.
Applying through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill theatre adjunct faculty positions as needed. Specific topics and start dates will vary during the academic year.
Qualified applicants from this pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Applications remain in the pool until the posting closes. To be considered for positions beyond that date, reapplication is necessary.
Applicants should submit:
* A cover letter addressing relevant expertise and experience
* A current CV including the names and contact information for three references
* Evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
Equal Opportunity Statement
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change-making. WPI is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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