"Theatre and Technical Director Adjunct Faculty"

Job Description Summary

As Theatre Instructor, the faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. In addition, as part-time Technical Director, the faculty member will have the following responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in an entertainment technology field
• Three years of college teaching or equivalent set design experience at the college or professional level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate theatrical equipment.
• Ability to manage personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and deal with high levels of stress.
• Advanced knowledge of theatre; stage terminology and lexicon; and theatrical skill sets
• Ability to speak and write in English effectively.
• Possession of advanced skill sets/knowledge in the following areas: stage scenery, stage set design, rigging, lighting, sound and/or carpentry.
• Ability and desire to work with students, community members and staff.
• Knowledge of drafting and the ability to read and create plans for theatre productions and live entertainment.
• Ability to learn and apply emerging techniques in entertainment technology.
• Have a broad knowledge of live performance and technology

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with students, employees, and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. The ability to lift 50 pounds and the physical capability to effectively use and operate various equipment related to live events and mass communication production

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Effective August 8, 2022, Prince George's Community College's current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.
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