Adjunct Faculty, Theater Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Adjunct Faculty Dean’s Office, SHAE

Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary
Ref. No.:2264
Position 

ID:

174912

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .

Job Description:

Roger Williams University is seeking Adjunct Professors to teach in its Theatre Program. Teaching assignments include classes in acting, design, stagecraft, and stage management. Opportunities to teach literature classes and to direct are also possible. The Theatre Program is part of RWU’s Performing and Creative Arts Department and is part of the University’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Education. Professors who teach within the Theatre Program most often teach a mixture of majors, minors, and general education students who range from beginning, to intermediate, to advanced levels. Professors who enjoy engaging with liberal arts students of varying backgrounds, levels, and reasons for moving are highly sought. Many of our students are double majors who seek a life-long relationship with theatre, whether it be a professional track or otherwise; because of this, one’s ability to make connections to other disciplines and contextual lenses is highly valued – whether they be other art forms, the sciences, technology, and/or cultural studies. RWU’s Theatre Program values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and freedom of expression in all forms. It has a reputation for being one of the most dynamic programs on the RWU campus and is known for attracting students from several disciplines.

Requirements:

Terminal Degree, and/or Master’s Degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and collegial collaboration. At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.