Part-Time Faculty, Department of Theater - Stage Management

Part-Time Faculty, Department of Theater - Stage Management

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Non-Tenure Track

Department Summary:

The Department of Theatre at Bridgewater State University is committed to the artistic empowerment and educational invigoration of our students. With a strong liberal arts core, we create well-rounded students, prepared to engage with their communities as professional theatre practitioners and educators in the arts. We strive for inclusive theatrical participation and collaboration that drives conversation and social change. Successful candidates will be faculty members who can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewaters accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Our commitment is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Essential Duties:

The successful candidate will teach up to six credits each semester mentoring student stage managers and assistant stage managers through practicum courses, with the possibility of an additional three credits each semester teaching courses in stage and production management.

• Teach a variety of upper level & lower-level courses in production and stage management, including practicum courses, for our Universitys diverse student population using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; meet all scheduled classes prepared to instruct; prepare teaching syllabi for courses of study; prepares materials to adequately evaluate student progress; report midterm and final grades when appropriate; maintains accurate and adequate records.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
• Utilize an equity- minded framework to prepare lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, culturally relevant, and emotional needs of our students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Encourages student success to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion, or disability.

Required Qualifications:

MA, MFA, or PhD in related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience at the university/college level preferred

Professional stage management experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• CV
• Cover Letter

This posting is for potential part-time, non-benefited, day program faculty positions in the Theater Department. The current salary rate for a typical 3 credit lecture course taught by a new part-time faculty member in the day program is $4,005.00, paid through bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Rates may vary for other course types based on contact hour equivalencies.