Position Details
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Title Part-time Faculty Pool - Acting II Instructor
Department Academics SC
Location Sheridan
Posting Category Adjunct
Desired Start Date 01/21/2025
Hourly Rate (if applicable)
Hiring Range $1000/credit hour
Full Salary Range
Benefits Summary This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Part-time faculty are eligible for 25% NWCCD tuition discount for the employee during the semester teaching.
Months Worked Annually NA
Typical Work Schedule This is an ONGOING recruitment. Our adjunct faculty application is open to all disciplines. We accept part-time faculty applications all year long; when a department or division has a need to fill, they refer to the “pool” of part-time faculty applications on file. Although we may not have an immediate opening, we practice ongoing recruitment to attract exceptional faculty who have experience successfully teaching both in the classroom and online. We also plan to expand our course offerings at a growing number of partner campuses. We are actively recruiting exceptional faculty to teach in many disciplines
Position Information
Posting Number 20150894P
Job Posting Date 10/24/2024
Initial Review Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary Part-time instructor to teach Acting II to undergraduate theatre majors for the Spring 2025. This course builds on the foundation acquired in Acting I. This course will focus on more advanced acting processes such as scene study and methods of characterization. Specific exercises will be included to expand the actor’s methods for creating characters and establishing relationships with others. Scenes will be selected from various periods and genres as the semester progresses. The student will explore such aspects as given circumstances, objectives and obstacles; strategies and tactics; and beats and structure of a scene.
Reports To
Education/Qualifications An earned graduate degree from an accredited university, with a degree or graduate degree in theatre.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous professional experience at an educational institution
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Teach Acting II in a professional and engaging way that creates an environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning. · Provide high-quality instruction and syllabus design in accordance with the approved course outline of record · Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities including assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs). · Assess student progress regularly and assign grades in a timely manner; measure student potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help the student progress toward a degree. · Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every class taught, and have this information accessible by students. · Complete assessments based on college requirements. · Submit census, midterm and end-of-semester course grades to Sheridan College by the published deadlines. · Communicate regularly and frequently and respond promptly to questions and concerns from students and department chair.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Part-time, temporary, hourly assignments are on an as needed basis.
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
NWCCD welcomes all learners, empowers student success, encourages and strengthens community development. Faculty members work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering within and across departments to ensure that each student has the support, tools and resources they need to be successful. Our rich academic traditions and strong reputation make NWCCD’s Sheridan College, Gillette College, and Sheridan College in Johnson County ideal places for students seeking associate degrees and certificates, transferring to four-year colleges and universities, preparing for the workforce, or pursuing lifelong learning opportunities.
Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants All interested applicants must complete an online Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Application located on our Employment Web site at https://jobs.sheridan.edu. All required documents must also be submitted (may be attached online). Any inquiries may be directed to:
Office of Human Resources Northern Wyoming Community College District 1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 675-0572 NWCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.
Job Duties These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time 100
Responsibility/Duty Instruct classes as assigned. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and faculty development activities. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses or online. Use of Canvas as a Learning Management System (LMS) is required for all courses. Applicants must have a laptop computer with reliable access WIFI. Faculty must adhere to NWCCD’s Canvas Course requirements while ensuring demonstrable and documented regular effective contact with students.