Job Description

Dramatic Theater Arts Program - Adjunct

Summary:

The MFA in Dramatic Theater Arts program at D’Youville University is seeking qualified candidates to join a pool of adjunct instructors for graduate-level courses, available both on-campus and online. We are looking for instructors with expertise in areas such as Voice, Speech, Dialect, Acting (including Viewpoints, Michael Chekhov, Suzuki, Physical Theatre), Stage Combat, Theater History, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Playwriting, Film Acting/Writing, and other performance disciplines. Applications are being accepted for positions to be filled as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established learning outcomes.
• Develop and implement course assignments and learning activities that effectively measure student learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment.
• Provide regular progress updates and final grades for students.
• Maintain accessibility and timely communication with students through in-person office hours, videoconferencing, or telephone.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing various software programs, including the institution’s Learning Management System (Canvas), for online course delivery.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Adjunct