Assistant Professor - Theatre (9-month Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor - Theatre (9-month Tenure Track) Chattanooga State Community College - 4.0 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $46,211 - $57,764 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in fine arts Master of Fine Arts Full Job Description We have an opening for a Tenure-track Instructor (Theatre) in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division at our Chattanooga campus! Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role will be responsible for the following: Develop courses, lessons, exercises and examinations in the area of Introduction to

Theatre and Stagecraft:

serve as shop foreman to assist with theatre productions: supervise student workers, oversee shop safety, maintain tools and equipment, and source lumber, paint, and material; participate in design/technical creative work based on experience; remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; support dual enrollment efforts by teaching courses at high school sites if needed; participate in annual faculty evaluation process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility to empower all students to learn. Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities. Counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals. Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions. Work to retain students. Provide out-of-class assistance to students. Support student activities. Maintain shop safety and supervise students in the scene shop. Organizational Culture Provide support in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division that aligns with the College's values. Embrace and promote the College's goals and support the Humanities and Fine Arts Division's efforts to utilize best practices related to the student experience. Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned. Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes. Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organization and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College's decision-making. Maintain collegial relationships with all internal and external participants in college theatrical productions. Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation Structure student experiences to ensure fairness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities. Teach assigned courses. Facilitate the classroom instructional process. Evaluate students, monitor progress, and assign final grades in the campus Learning Management System (LMS). Maintain attendance and grade records. Mentor and orient faculty and staff. Maintain required classroom and office hours. Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources. Develop supplemental instructional materials. Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction. Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed. Maintain updated course syllabi.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The successful applicant will possess evidence of innovative instructional methodologies, will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Theatre Productions, have previous experience working in a scene shop for theatrical productions, and will provide strong recommendations from his or her appropriate supervisors.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Fine Arts in

Theatre Preferred Qualifications:

The applicant will have previous experience as a Theatre Shop Foreman, documented evidence of community college teaching experience, dual enrollment teaching experience, and experience in a variety of delivery formats including hybrid instruction and accelerated term schedules.

Salary Range:

$46,211 - $57,764 All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcripts.•

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes