"Adjunct Faculty Day, Theatre and Speech Communication, AY 2025-2026"

Overview

Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest and experience teaching theatre and oral communication courses in a variety of topics and theatrical disciplines. Teaching assignments will include oral communication and theatre courses within the BA and BFA curriculum, depending upon the expertise of the candidate and needs of the programs. Occasionally, sections include high school students taking college courses through the Salem State Early College program, so experience working with high school students is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in theatre or speech
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience teaching a multicultural population

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.