Title: Adjunct Instructor, Theatre

Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Theatre and Dance

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Months per year: 4.5 (semester)

Salary Range: w/o Terminal degree: $1,485/credit; w/Terminal degree: $1,686/credit.

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose

The Theatre Department of Gonzaga University seeks a guest director for a fall mainstage show in our 26-27 Gonzaga Theatre season.

The position is a 3-credit adjunct contract. Expectations of the position include attendance and participation at design meetings, production meetings, auditions and callbacks; rehearsals, tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. The successful candidate will work with the Chair of Gonzaga Theatre and a team of professional and student designers and stage managers to execute the production. A syllabus must be prepared for students. The successful candidate will be responsible for submitting midterm grades and final grades according to students meeting expectations as articulated in the syllabus for the course, THEA 261/461, a performance lab in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

About Gonzaga University And Spokane, Washington

Founded in 1887, Gonzaga is a private, liberal arts institution located in Spokane, WA. Gonzaga’s mission reflects its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic identity. The Department of Political Science awards the BA degree and enjoys a growing enrollment of politically involved, social justice-minded students. Our average class size is under 25, enabling our faculty to invest in engaged pedagogy and transformational teaching. Gonzaga has been ranked in the top 20 for excellence in undergraduate teaching among National Universities by US News and World Report.

Gonzaga’s 152-acre campus sits along the Spokane River within walking distance of downtown Spokane, on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Spokane is the second largest city in Washington and pairs a lower cost of living with many urban advantages, including a conveniently located international airport, a vibrant art community, and a range of exciting restaurants. Located on the east side of Washington State, Spokane offers many options for outdoor enjoyment including hiking, boating and fishing on numerous local lakes, and several ski resorts within driving distance.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions

• Leading the artistic team in a vision that can be executed within the means of the producing departments - (Essential)
• Attending all design and production meetings; holding auditions and callbacks and casting the show in collaboration with the Artistic Director/Department Chair; scheduling and holding all necessary rehearsals - (Essential)
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair) - (Essential)
• Staging all components of the production; collaborating with the designers and Production Manager and Artistic Director/Department Chair throughout the entire production process; preparing all elements for an on-time opening - (Essential)
• Integrating the mission of Gonzaga Theatre and Gonzaga University with the subject matter of the show; fostering an appropriate educational setting while adhering to professional practices. - (Essential)
• Submitting grades according to established deadlines - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. (or equivalent experience) in Theatre, Acting, Directing, or similar.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of the ability to use effective classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Professional theatre experience

Preferred Qualifications

None

Educational Requirement

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter that includes a discussion of your qualifications to teach the specified course(s).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts.