Adjunct, Theatre

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Job:

Adjunct, Theatre

Job Summary:

The Theatre Department at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Job Description:

Fall 2025 Semester

THTR UN3200 DIRECTING I

Job Description

Instruct students in the evolution of the director's role in Europe and the US, including the study of important figures, with emphasis on text analysis, and varied schools of acting in relation to directing practice. Students will gain a foundation in composing stage pictures and using stage movement to tell a story. All students will direct at least one fully-realized scene.

Teaching one section of Directing I (limited to 15 undergraduate students).

• Preparing assignments, assessments, and course material as needed for the course.
• Grading assignments, projects, papers, presentations, and providing students with valuable and timely feedback.
• Developing or updating modules in Canvas to enhance the student learning experience.

Pay Rate: $13,250

Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications

MFA or equivalent and at least one year of college teaching.  Professional directing experience required. Terminal degree in a related discipline, with all requirements for the degree completed by the time of hiring offer. 

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.  Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• CV

• Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)

Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.  

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Part time