Part-Time Theatre Arts Instructor/Designer (Pool)

Definition

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor/Designer in Theater Arts. Specifically interested in lighting, set, costume and sound designers for theater. Professional experience preferred.

The teaching/design assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 - $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education - Possess any one of the following:
   • Master’s degree or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance; OR
   • Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater/performance AND master’s degree in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature, or humanities; OR
   • A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in theater arts; OR
   • The equivalent of the above.
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualification

• Experience teaching theater design is highly desired.
• Ability to teach technical theatre and theatre design
• Ability to teach theatre history and theory
• Ability to teach film analysis