Professor of Stagecraft (Theater Technology)

Position Overview:

The Mt. San Antonio College Department of Theater Arts is committed to maintaining a professional training environment for all aspiring theatrical artists, and is dedicated to reflecting the diversity, individual stories, and values of our students and surrounding community. Through our numerous class offerings in both performance and technical theater, we strive to prepare our students for academic and career pathways by meeting the changing needs of the entertainment industry, and engaging students in this ongoing dialogue. The campus fully supports up to 5 mainstage productions per academic year, and the department further supports additional second stage productions, such as student written 10-minute plays, student directed one-acts, and student-club produced works, to allow students a full range, professional, career- preparatory environment in which to hone their skills.

A sample of courses to be taught:

• THTR 13 – Play Production – Technical
• THTR 14 – Stagecraft
• THTR 18 – Technical Theater Practicum
• THTR 21 – Introduction to Stage Design
• THTR 22 – Stage Lighting
• THTR 26 – Sound Design for Theater
• THTR 27 – Stage Management
• THTR 28 – Directing for Theater
• THTR 40 – Work Experience in Theater

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Instruct, promote, and maintain an inviting, safe, and professional backstage environment during classroom instruction and throughout the production process
2. Assist with Theater Department Production Design / Technical needs as best fits the needs of the department and the skillset of the employee
3. Cultivate an artistic and collaborative environment with departmental colleagues, modeling a professional production environment
4. Incorporate industry relevant skills, knowledge and connections into classroom & student interactions.
5. Annual participation in the Technical Theater Advisory Committee
6. Teach courses in the disciplines for which the candidate meets Minimum Qualifications or the equivalent.
7. Teach assigned courses in accordance with course outline of record.
8. Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds utilizing culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods including for online instruction, informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions, student learning outcomes, and support a philosophy of instruction focusing on critical thinking and analysis.
9. Maintain scheduled office and campus hours and participate in department/division meetings and committees.
10. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely completion of required operational, administrative, and compliance-related responsibilities, in accordance with and in adherence to college, division, and departmental policies and procedures.
11. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments or weekends may be required as part of the regular contract.
12. Effective oral and written communication with students.
13. Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
14. In close cooperation with other faculty participate in the design, development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum, assess and enter Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Degree and Certificate Outcomes (DCOs).
15. Use appropriate technologies to support teaching and administrative responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and requirements.
16. Participate in the dual enrollment program by volunteering to teach dual enrollment courses in collaboration with the Dual Enrollment Program and with partner high schools and districts.
17. Participate in curriculum development, assess and enter Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Deree and Certificate Outcomes (DCOs).
18. Serve on College Committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program(s).
19. Participate in appropriate professional development activities on behalf of the instructional program.
20. On-campus course assignments will be required.

Required Qualifications:

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR
2. Any associate degree and six years of professional experience;

(Note: Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.)

OR

1. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
2. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);
   

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Quals Summary:

1. Ability to communicate curriculum meaningfully for students with diverse backgrounds.
2. Masters of Fine Arts in Theater, with a focus on a specific area of Technical Theatre
3. Previous experience teaching students from diverse and / or historically marginalized backgrounds
4. Previous experience designing and/or technical directing in collegiate, regional, professional and/or touring theater companies, or similar live events, including plays and musical theater.
5. Knowledge of and/or experience with new and emerging theater technology
6. Membership and participation in relevant professional organizations such as USITT, IATSE
7. Understanding of trauma informed & healing centered teaching practices, and an ability to blend these with professional demands of the industry