Theatre Part Time Faculty

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We want you! Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in theatre for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a diverse pool of candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available.

Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include:

• THTR 100 Intro to Theatre

• THTR 210 Theatre: A Cultural Context

• THTR 180 Cinema as Art and Communication

To learn more about this program and its courses, visit our Catalog.

Special Information

Classes may be taught online asynchronous or in-person at the Dandini campus.

Salary

At TMCC, Part-Time Faculty are paid $1,010 per credit to teach 100- and 200-level courses, and $1,100 per credit to teach 300- and 400-level courses.

Minimum Qualifications

1. PhD, MFA, MA, or BA in Theatre or closely related field, depending on subject taught, from an accredited institution.

The desire to work in a diverse academic environment with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

New to teaching?

We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors of all backgrounds, from working professionals to retirees. Come help us to teach and train tomorrow’s graduates!

Benefits

Part-Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, A