Adjunct Faculty

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Theatre

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. In addition to participating in department productions, theatre faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums. WPI’s theatre program produces at least four productions a year and offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design.

The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist who has professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits and has strong connections to current scholarship and artistic trends in theater and live performance. A successful candidate must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a terminal degree in theatre or a related field.

WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Theatre adjunct faculty positions on an as-needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
2. Current CV that includes the names and contact information for three references
3. Evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Worcester Polytechnic Institute. You may review the status of your application on your candidate home account. Please continue to check for new openings and follow our social media links to stay up to date on what is happening at WPI.

WPI strives to provide very competitive and comprehensive benefits ranging from health insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance, and much more.

WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty, and staff member can belong, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals.

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