Faculty, VPA Theatre - 9 months

Salary:

$49,294.00 - $59,661.00

Annually Location:

Panama City Main Campus Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

202500116

Division:

Academic Affairs Department:

Visual and Performing Arts Closing Date:

6/22/2026 12:00

AM Central FLSA:

Exempt Description Position to start August 2026 Transcripts must be uploaded Moving expenses are not provided for this position. The primary function of this position is to instruct Theatre courses as well as advising students. Examples of Duties Prepare course materials for a variety of associate level theatre courses including but not limited to Acting I, Script Analysis, Musical Theatre, and Understanding Theatre. Instruct a minimum of 15 credit hours/18 contact hours of associate level theatre courses per semester in various formats Direct at least one production each semester (3 cr. hr. course reduction will be applied for directing). The spring production is a musical. Assess student performance in a variety of modalities Communicate feedback to students regarding their performance Maintain scheduled office hours to provide assistance and advising to students Submit grades and provide required documentation at end of each semester Participate in professional development opportunities Serve as a member of campus committees Advise the Gulf Coast Players student club Participate in scheduling of courses and selection of instructional resources Recruit students and be active in the local arts community Engage in frequent and reliable verbal and written communication with campus personnel Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES

The holder of this position may also assign, schedule, and monitor the work of others, and may provide guidance and assistance to fellow faculty and staff, but is not a direct supervisor. Qualifications A master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university, with at least 18 credit hours in graduate level theatre coursework is required MFA in Acting or Musical Theatre preferred. Minimum of three years of theatre instruction in higher education preferred. Position does require a background check and E' verification. Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The employee works as an individual, designing and implementing course material with moderate to limited supervision from supervisor. The employee organizes and carries out duties in accordance with campus policies and instruction from supervisor. The employee works closely with students in a variety of settings, and with faculty members, administration, and staff in meetings and general college events and activities. The employee handles unusual situations independently with guidance from supervisors. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee maybe required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to determine the color of objects. Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.