Drama (Stage Combat) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department desires. Applications received after that time will remain on file for the next screening period or for up to one year. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Drama pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in Drama/Theater Arts/Performance; OR
2. A Bachelor's degree in Drama/ Theater Arts/Performance AND a Master's in Comparative Literature, English, Speech, Literature, or Humanities; OR
3. The equivalent*; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

*If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency...

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Teaching and choreography experience with the majority of the following stage combat weapons and techniques: Rapier & Dagger; Broadsword; Single Sword; Sword & Shield; Quarter Staff; Knife; Firearms; Unarmed Hand-to-Hand Combat.
• Experience working with Shakespearean plays, Integration of acting/character objectives with fighting, and some Martial Arts background.
• Knowledgeable, historical perspective of stage combat and a demonstrated safety record.

Also desirable are: [list of competencies, communication skills, etc.]

Supplemental & Salary Information

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary Range: $80,887 - $124,850*

*Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule...