Adjunct Faculty - Theatre Design - Bristol Community College

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty

• Theatre Design

DEPARTMENT: Arts & Humanities/Liberal Arts- Theatre

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO: Dean of Arts and Humanities

POSITION STATUS: MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted.

Adjunct Faculty are part-time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays).

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2024-2025

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,291 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Adjunct Faculty

• Theatre will be responsible for, but not limited to, teaching and developing curriculum/course materials for introductory level theatre design courses such as Theatre Design, Stagecraft, and Scenic and Lighting Design. The faculty member will also mentor and oversee student designers for our production season. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. As part of our strategic goal to advance equity for underrepresented student populations, Bristol embraces and encourages the use of social justice, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies, and multicultural curricular initiatives. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student learning outcomes and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach theatre course material to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning.

• Assess student learning and assign grades through equitable and inclusive pedagogies and assessment strategies.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation and equity.

• Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.

• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as, but not limited to, completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.

• Demonstrated experience with college level teaching or professional theatre experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Fine Arts in theatre design or closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience in professional theatre design.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2. A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

4. A copy of your transcripts for all degrees earned. Upon hire, the candidate must supply official transcripts and/or certifications. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your appointment being revoked. 5) Samples of your work (up to 20 images of work as a single PDF, with links to time-based work if relevant) plus samples of student work if available

5. Those interviewed will be required to present a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration on a topic of the committee's choice.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.