Instructor or Assistant Professor, Drama

Instructor or Assistant Professor, Drama Del Mar College - 4.2 Corpus Christi, TX Job Details Full-time | Tenure track From $61,525 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Stakeholder engagement Teaching theater Learning technology Faculty collaboration E-learning (training delivery method) Teaching arts Online instruction Teaching Stakeholder management Full Job Description Department Art and Drama Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full-Time-Faculty Salary Minimum $61,525.00 per 9 months Open Date 05/13/2026 Close Date 06/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Effective Date of Employment Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Drama (performance and directing). Teach Drama classes, which may include acting, voice for the actor, and stage movement; teaching responsibilities may also include core and foundational classes such as Script Analysis, Theatre Appreciation, and Film Appreciation. Direct theatre productions and supervise students in staging creative and original works. Support the work of the Drama Program and Del Mar College including but not limited to: student advising; community and donor engagement and outreach; student recruiting and retention efforts; curriculum development and assessment; committee involvement; and maintaining acting studio and associated spaces. Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times, locations, and modalities in response to the Drama Program's needs. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrated ability to teach performance, including acting, voice for the actor, and stage movement. Demonstrated ability as a stage director for a multiple production season. Teaching experience using platforms such as Canvas. Ability to work collaboratively with various stake holders including students, student services, faculty, professional staff, and the community. Ability to leverage and effectively utilize technology in teaching and learning for both face-to-face and online instruction, including computers, internet resources, and other appropriate media. Ability to direct theatrical productions and supervise projects for a multiple production season which utilizes various production venues. Ability to creatively collaborate with faculty design and production staff and occasionally with student design and production staff. Ability to guide and coach students in the fundamentals of theatrical staging, performance, and production. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Preferred Qualifications Master of Fine Arts degree. Teaching experience at the college or university level as an instructor of record. Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Job Duties Job Duty

TEACHING

Fully engage in the work of the Drama Program, including teaching acting, voice for the actor, and stage movement classes; additional teaching responsibilities may be assigned. Teach courses in multiple modalities as necessary. Evaluate student progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials and equipment. Develop curriculum and teach courses for a Drama Program focused on a transfer-level degree and general theatre education and production. Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes, as well as to ensure consistent reflection and improvement of best teaching practices. Plan course instruction based upon an approved syllabus/outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met. Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between Student and Instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods, and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning while addressing any disparities in the classroom or on campus. Use teaching methods and a variety of teaching styles that engage students actively in their own learning, promote development of critical thinking skills, accommodate various student learning styles, and encourage students to become lifelong learners. Job Duty

DIRECTING

Direct primarily student performers for Drama productions and creative activities; participate in the collaborative pre-production process with faculty and/or student designers and production staff; active presence at performances and creative activities. Job Duty

PROGRAM & COLLEGE SUPPORT

Active involvement in advising Drama students; student recruiting and retention; community and donor engagement and outreach; Drama Program Review and course assessments; curriculum development; and National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) national accreditation activities. Collaborate in department planning, program review, and integration of courses into guided pathways and NAST self-study work. Participate in the self-evaluation process. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities. Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and the continuous reflection and development of best teaching practices for student success within the community college system. Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline and related technology appropriate to instruction as it relates to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities, including a commitment to ongoing professional development. Serve on committees. Accept special assignments occasionally. Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies. Job Duty

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Participate in departmental, divisional, and College meetings. Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty. Participate in activities required to maintain program NAST and College accreditation standards. Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities. Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar. Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College. Perform other duties as required by contract, program work, and general institutional needs in a timely manner. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Do you have a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline? Yes, I have a Master's degree or higher with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline (submission of transcript(s) with award/conferral date required). No, I do not have the required education. Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest Transcripts Optional Documents