Theatre - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Position Information

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Position Summary

For many years, “finding the need and endeavoring to meet it” has been a way of life at Sinclair Community College. Sinclair’s Theatre Department seeks to do just that by providing quality education from a faculty and staff of professionals in the areas of performance and theatre technology.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog.

We are currently seeking an adjunct faculty member specializing in theatre lighting and sound.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in theatre work required
• Specialization or professional experience in theatre lighting and sound preferred
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree?
   
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a minimum of a 3 years of professional experience in Theatre work?
   
   • Yes
   • No
3. In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
   
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other