Theatre Arts Instructor

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

CARING CAMPUS

Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution. We are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture-focused environment where every manager, faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach scheduled classes including Introduction to Theatre Arts, Theatre History, Technical Stage Production and technical Theatre classes which may include, Lights/Sound, Stagecraft, Costume, Design Principles for the Theatre, and/or Makeup and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.
• In collaboration with the Performing Arts Center, serve as Technical Director for Theatre Arts Productions.
• Collaborate with Theatre Arts Faculty to produce shows.
• Serve on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the Theater Arts program Collaborate with other related departments including Music and Dance.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance OR Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance AND Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities OR the equivalent.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience teaching theater arts in a community college.
• Experience designing, building, or technical directing a variety of theatrical productions including musical theatre.
• Experience with current theatre technology including sound and lighting consoles.

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Live Theatre Productions
• Knowledge of working on productions in an educational setting
• Knowledge of professional/ theatrical educational associations
• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable

ABILITIES:

• Ability to teach Theatre Arts at a college/university level
• Ability to teach introduction to Theatre Arts
• Ability to teach Theatre History
• Ability to teach Technical Theatre classes
• Ability to train technicians for productions in an educational setting
• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

VISA

Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

NEPOTISM POLICY

Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at jobs@vvc.edu.

A complete file consists of all the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. A Mock Syllabus of an Introduction to Theatre Course
5. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.

NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.