"Theatre Arts Faculty"

Job Description

Basic Functions

First Date of Review: October 31, 2025

Application Deadline: Internal for 7 working days, October 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Voluntary Reassignment will be considered for the first 7 working days (Full Time Faculty Only).

FLSA Status: Exempt

10-Month Tenure Track Position

Compensation: Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308 based on education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.

Employee Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package which includes District paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents; District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee; Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System. For the most updated information, visit our benefits web page.

Representative Duties

Essential Functions:

• Teach scheduled classes including Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, Technical Stage Production, and technical Theatre classes which may include Lights/Sound, Stagecraft, Costume, Design Principles for the Theatre, and/or Makeup, and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.
• In collaboration with the Performing Arts Center, serve as Technical Director for Theatre Arts Productions.
• Collaborate with Theatre Arts Faculty to produce shows.
• Serve on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the Theater Arts program. Collaborate with other related departments including Music and Dance.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience teaching theater arts in a community college.
• Experience designing, building, or technical directing a variety of theatrical productions including musical theatre.
• Experience with current theatre technology including sound and lighting consoles.

For more details, refer to the guidelines from the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications.

Contact Human Resources at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500 for additional questions.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Live Theatre Productions
• Knowledge of working on productions in an educational setting
• Knowledge of professional/theatrical educational associations
• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable

Abilities:

• Ability to teach Theatre Arts at a college/university level
• Ability to teach Introduction to Theatre Arts
• Ability to teach Theatre History
• Ability to teach Technical Theatre classes
• Ability to train technicians for productions in an educational setting
• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)

Working Environment: Office, classroom, lab and/or online environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off-campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Application Procedures: Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. Salary schedule subject to change. To be considered, submit a complete application packet to the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. A complete file includes: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application form; 2. A letter expressing interest; 3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae; 4. Copies of transcripts; 5. A Mock Syllabus of an Introduction to Theatre Course. Victor Valley College does not sponsor Visas. EEO Statement: Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.