Adjunct Instructor Theatre

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

Without Terminal degree: $1,485 per credit; With Terminal degree: $1,686 per credit.

Job Purpose

The Theatre Department of Gonzaga University seeks a guest director for a fall mainstage show in the 26-27 Gonzaga Theatre season. The position is a 3-credit adjunct contract. Expectations include attendance and participation in design meetings, production meetings, auditions, 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 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.

Essential Functions

• Leading the artistic team in a vision that can be executed within the means of the producing departments.
• 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.
• Holding office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair).
• 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.
• 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.
• Submitting grades according to established deadlines.

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.

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.