Adjunct Instructor - Theatre Improvisation

Position Announcement The Department of Theatrical Arts at UVU seeks industry professionals to teach courses in theatrical improvisation, fostering creativity, spontaneity, ensemble collaboration and performance skills through structured improv exercises, games and scene work. Candidates with education, training and/or industry experience in these topics are encouraged to apply. Adjunct faculty Utah Valley University must be able to live and work in the State of Utah. Adjunct applications are reviewed only as needed; therefore, applicants should be aware they may not hear back about the status of their particular application. Adjunct faculty are hired on an as-needed basis for a semester appointment only. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the results of a background check, which includes a criminal records check. A criminal conviction is not necessarily a bar to employment.

Summary of Responsibilities

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• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc) as necessary. Instructs, manages, and supervises students in classrooms and computer labs as applicable.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods and in consultation with full-time faculty.
• Maintains student-oriented approach to education.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Baccalaureate degree in subject matter or professional experience of at least 3+ years working in the field related to subject matter.

Skills

• Basic understanding of Canvas or other curriculum delivery software.
• Strong communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to apply grading rubrics and/or other evaluative tools to student work for grading.
• Ability to identify skills and potential in students related to subject matter and encourage future growth.
• Ability to work effectively with other people

Benefits

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union’s (UCCU) branch on UVU’s campus when becoming a member

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.