"Theater Arts (Directing/Acting) Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The American River College Theatre & Film Department is seeking an experienced and passionate, full-time, tenure-track acting/directing faculty member to join its team to continue development of our strong acting and production program. The faculty member will teach classes which come from the following areas: acting, movement & voice, literature, history, diversity, and possibly film. They will direct one of our four productions each year, from a season that includes one musical, two mainstage shows, one black box show, and one showcase and/or children’s touring show. Related production involvement expected includes activities such as dance or fight choreography, vocal direction, publicity, and stage or house management.

The position requires participation in a variety of campus and division activities including department meetings, committee meetings, student activities and clubs, curriculum development, and office hours. Faculty are expected to foster collaborations with universities and develop outreach to our high school partners, and support our professional partnerships. Faculty provide support for our students’ involvement in the American College Theatre Festival, and for our internship programs in the community. A growing Film Studies program collaboration is also an important part of our department experience.

Role Duties:

• Direct dramatic or musical theatre productions.
• Create a supportive and collaborative environment for students.
• Coach/Direct actors in the classroom and in live performance.
• Collaborate with theatre designers and technical staff.
• Provide leadership in recruitment and outreach to local high schools.
• Expand employment pathways and create collaborative experiences for students.
• Teach college-level courses.

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• TA 300 – Introduction to Theatre
• TA 306 – Diversity in Theatre
• TA 344 – Improvisation
• TA 350 – Theory and Techniques of Acting I
• TA 351 – Theory and Techniques of Acting II
• TA 356 – Acting for The Camera I
• TA 357 – Acting for the Camera II
• TA 362 – Styles of Acting: Classical
• TA 366 – Styles of Acting: Modern
• TA 370 – Theatre Movement
• TA 375 – Voice, Diction and Dialects
• TA 377 – Musical Theatre Techniques
• TA 390 – Directing and Play Production
• TA 395 – Playwriting
• TA 400 – Creative Drama for Children
• TA 406 – Children's Theatre
• TAP 301, 302, 303, 304 – Modern Rehearsal and Production I, II, III, IV
• TAP 320, 321, 322, 323 – Classical Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV
• TAP 340, 341, 342, 343 – Musical Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV
• TAP 360, 361, 362, 363 – Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV
• TAP 380, 381, 382, 383 – Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus: ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
   OR
   Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
   AND
   Master’s in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
   OR the equivalent*.
2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation *( see Transcript Requirements )*
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form *(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements )*
6. Supplemental Questionnaire Document ( ***see Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements*** )