"Affiliated Instructor in the Creative Arts"

Job Details

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601247

Position Title: Affiliated Instructor in the Creative Arts

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time

Faculty Term: Spring Semester Only

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Theater and Dance Studies

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Wheaton College Department of Creative Arts, which houses the Theatre Program, seeks one or two qualified individuals to teach one section of one or both of the following courses in the Spring ’26 semester:

THEA 276: World Theatre Global Perspectives
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:50
Spring 2026

An overview of various non-Western performance traditions and methodological approaches. The course investigates a wide variety of performances, carnivals and religious rites from Melanesia and Asia (Papua New Guinea, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Korea, Tibet, Java and Bali), the Caribbean, and Africa. Live performance and film complement assigned readings of scripts, theoretical writings and anthropological studies.

THEA 102: Public Speaking
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:20 pm
Spring 2026

Public Speaking will help students achieve greater confidence and expertise as communicators while further developing their unique voice and style. We will examine all aspects of the communication process: how to compose effective, interesting speeches, establish meaningful connections with audiences of any size and utilize the critical art of persuasive speaking. Students will engage in debates, mock interviews, conflict resolution exercises, and deliver various presentations, ranging from informal to formal. By the end of this course, students will be able to speak with increased ease and deliver engaging, informative presentations to various audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters level degree and teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD or ABD in Theatre/ Theatre history or similar if applying to teach the World Theatre course.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The per course salary for this position is $5,000.

EEO Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy