Adjunct Instructor Technical Theater

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McPherson College’s Department of Theatre seeks a qualified instructor to teach Technical Theater II with a focus on Costume Construction, Stage Makeup and Prop Building, beginning the spring 2025 semester.

Essential Responsibilities:

Prepare syllabus and teach assigned course based on course outline.
Complete course paperwork such as attendance reports and grade postings.
Evaluate and return student work in a timely fashion, providing helpful feedback for improvement.
Use active-learning pedagogy, engaging students through a studio approach to methodologies.
Be prepared to adjust teaching modality as needed.

The Course Description includes:

TH270 Technical Theater II: Dressing the Stage
3 hours, Tuesday & Thursday
The study of a wide variety of “craft/skills” used when preparing a script for performance. The student work will focus on basic costume construction, basic makeup and early prop-making techniques. The student will work on productions to be staged by the department during the current season. The course carries a $30 lab and equipment fee. This is a required course for Theatre majors as well as a suggested class for Theatre minors and a former general education course for Arts Aesthetics & Appreciation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Theatre or a related field; or work experience in the field of professional Theatre is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

Salary:

Commensurate with academic credentials

A complete application packet includes cover letter, résumé/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts will be required from finalists.

Open until filled.

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