"Adjunct Instructor, Concepts in Scene Design"

Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Concepts in Scene Design

Department: Arts & Humanities

Reports to: Division Chair

Effective Date: 8/31/26 26FA

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Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Concepts in Scene Design in the Fall 2026 semester (8/31/26 through 12/18/26). Please note that if the Fall semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment.

Format: Course will be scheduled to run fully in-person in the Fall at Manhattanville University. Days and times are flexible. Course size: 12 or less. Travel stipends are not available.

Course Description:

This course will provide a historical overview of scenic design, opportunities for research and preparation of a series of scene designs and models, as well as hands-on experience in assisting in the design and construction of sets for departmental productions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean's Office. This must be posted on the University's Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty, and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expertise in scenic or production design.
• Experience working as a scenic or production designer.
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in design, fabrication, industry standards and professional organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:

Education: MFA or MA in Technical Theatre or related field preferred.

Experience: Previous scene design experience required. Previous teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: None.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per semester

Hours Expectation:

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week per course taught

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Housing:

• Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $3,375 - $3,675

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/194530

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ...