Full-time Faculty, Drama (Technical Theater)

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Weekly Work Hours

30

Compensation Range

Faculty Range F01

Salary Minimum

$60,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Faculty

Position Summary

Faculty in Dallas College are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Dallas College Board of Trustees and outlined in the Dallas College Board Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal policy.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Dallas College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our Drama faculty at the Brookhaven campus. This is a technical theatre full-time faculty position. The faculty member is expected to instruct courses such as Stagecraft I, Stagecraft II (Lights and Sound) and/or Costume Technology, Drafting, Design, Theater and/or Film Appreciation, and teach courses related to the candidate’s specialization in the Technical Theater and Live Events program. Additionally, the faculty member will be involved in production work as a designer in his/her/their area of expertise and oversee students in production practicums. Other responsibilities include student mentorship, recruitment, and serving on various academic committees as part of faculty institutional service. The faculty member will be assigned primarily to the Brookhaven campus, but some teaching in the Technical Theatre and Live Events program, production work, and institutional service may require the faculty member to travel occasionally to other Dallas College campuses.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The Dallas College System seeks faculty who strive for excellence, are committed to continuous student learning, and demonstrate passion and skill in effective teaching and learning facilitation.

• Such faculty are competent in their discipline and innovative in their approach to learning, and they are committed to personal growth and the on-going assessment and evaluation of their teaching.

• They demonstrate a commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college and to working effectively with diverse populations.

• They are committed to effective communication with others and fostering an atmosphere of collegiality.

• Finally, they demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and academic honesty.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree in drama, or theatre or a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in drama.

• One year of demonstrated teaching experience required.

• Official transcript will be required. 

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.​

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures

• Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation

• Provide a workload schedule showing teaching and office hours

• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines

• Maintain accurate and complete course records

• Submit final grades by the established deadlines

• Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion

• Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively)

• Use knowledge of diverse communities and sk