"Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts"

Job Details

Posting Number: Adjunct_0401939

Classification Title: Adjunct Professor

Working Title: Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts

Datatel Position ID: AEHD6ADJTHAR1A

Annual Hours: As needed or assigned.

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

General Description: An adjunct faculty member of Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the college as a whole.

What position does this position report to?: Dean of the Division of Arts, English, and Humanities

What position(s) reports to this position?: None

Minimum Education/Experience: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in theatre, drama, musical theatre, or a closely related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Candidate will have advanced knowledge applicable to the subject being taught. Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills. Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software. Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles. Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education. Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle). Organization and attention to detail. Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system. Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers. Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit. Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts. Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups. Must be punctual. Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Online or classroom instruction

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in local, regional, and/or national theatre/stage productions. Previous community college teaching experience

Work Hours: Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.

Department: Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Job Open Date: 06/27/2024

Open Until Filled: No

HR Contact: Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include performance/production resume along with any transcripts.

Job Duties (Position Specific): (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement): Essential Functions: An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/chair agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom. Courses may be in-person or online; some courses may be offered at local high schools concurrently and may require the candidate to travel. In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to: Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division and College administrators. Attend department, division, and College meetings as required. Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline. Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements. Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments. Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities. Course(s) this position may teach include: Introduction to Theatre Acting I & II Voice & Speech Improvement Make-up for the Stage Acting for the Camera Special Topics Production Workshop

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures): Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Organization

Oklahoma City Community College provides the people of Oklahoma and our community with broad access to certificates of mastery, associate degrees, community education, and cultural programs of exceptional quality, empowering our students to achieve their educational goals and our community to thrive in an increasingly global society. OCCC promote's student success through: open access to the College; quality in the learning environment; excellence in the faculty and staff; competency based learning; comprehensive and innovative programs and services; cooperation in the development and improvement of programs and services; and holding students, employees, and programs accountable for high performance standards. Oklahoma City Community College serves more than 28,000 students annually. For most of our students, completing a college degree is life changing, not only for the student who receives the degree, but also for the student's family; and in a collective sense, transformational for our community. At OCCC, we have always been committed to helping every student realize their educational goals. We believe our responsibility for our student's success does not end at graduation. We offer a solid background and a firm foundation for a lifetime of learning and accomplishment. This year we have made another major commitment toward that responsibility. OCCC was chosen as one of 79 community colleges in 16 states to participate in Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count. This national initiative focuses on the success of community college students and is designed to help OCCC remain focused on helping our students reach their goals. The dark red buildings of Oklahoma City Community College have become a landmark in the southwestern section of Oklahoma City. Situated on a 143-acre site just south of Interstate 240 on South May Avenue, the College is easily accessible to the entire metropolitan Oklahoma City area. The distinctive architectural design of the buildings creates a positive environment for quality education