"Full-Time Theater Arts Instructor"

Full-Time Faculty Position (1.0 FTE)

Tenure-Track with Benefits
Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Current Salary Range*: $67,466.20-$99,745.42
*Initial placement above step 6 requires Superintendent/President approval.
Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Assignment Start Date: Fall 2026 Semester

About Gavilan:

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful South Bay community with deep agricultural roots. In addition, we offer a variety of courses at our new full-service, state-of-the art Hollister campus as well as specialized programs at our San Martin and South San Jose locations. Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality education in 54 transfer-related fields and 48 industry-relevant career pathways; in 2024-2025 we awarded more than 1,450 degrees and certificates.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, we are committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its Principles of Community. As a member of our community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. When you join our team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

The Position:

• Gavilan Theatre Arts Program produces two shows per year: a Fall Children's Theatre production for K-6 audiences and a Spring play or musical.
• The tenure-track faculty member is supported by part time faculty, a full-time Technical Coordinator, and a part-time assistant to produce these semesterly shows in collaboration with local school districts, the community, and Gavilan students.
• Courses offered include Children's Theater, Acting, El Teatro Campesino, Oral Interpretation, Theater History, and Intro to Design. The program has a successful transfer pattern with students matriculating into the Cal State as well as the UC system.

Ideal Candidate:

Gavilan College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody our Principles of Community by:

• actively demonstrating a commitment to understanding and serving community college students who are diverse in socioeconomics, culture, ability, age, and ethnicity;
• committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;
• promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and
• prioritizing equity in developing and strengthening curriculum, programs, and student support services.

The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building a Theater Arts program to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students. The ideal candidate desires connection with students and the community beyond the classroom and works to foster cross-cultural and anti-racist collaboration whether through creating research, scholarship, media, art, or cultural/political engagement opportunities. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop success strategies to meet the needs of historically underserved students.

• Teach 14-16 lecture-equivalent hours per semester, which will include in-person instruction at the Hollister and Gilroy campuses as well as hybrid and online teaching; may include evening and weekends. May also include teaching Dual Enrollment (high school) and/or Higher Aspirations (justice impacted) program courses, as needed.
• Create inclusive, student-centered learning environments that support the growth and success of diverse learners through thoughtful course preparation, effective teaching methodologies, and meaningful feedback.
• Cultivate relationships with students to support their growth through office hours and regular interaction (both in person and online).
• Create, assess, and update curriculum to meet the needs of diverse students in all modalities.
• Actively engage in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Contribute to campus committees and decision-making processes that support the college's mission and goals.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Adhere to department, division, and district policies and procedures for faculty employees.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support for a variety of learning styles
• Develop effective online course materials and build online learning communities that meet accessible online course requirements and Title 5 §55211 Effective Contact Policy requirements.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports).
• Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.