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CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Theater and Communications Instructor & Theater Director
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CAMPUS: College-Wide
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Teaches 30 units per year (face to face or online) as assigned in Theater and Communications (specifically speech). Also, serves as the Theater Director. Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule, participates in college committee work, represents the college in the community, and performs other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Teach 30 semester units per year as assigned in Theater and Communications, specifically speech. Modalities to include both face to face and online.
A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester is typical, teaching assignments may include various times, and days, and with various formats (face-to-face, on-line, etc.).
Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
Maintain posted office hours in accordance with departmental and college policies.
Assessment Lead in areas of Theatre and Communications. Develops and maintains assessment plans. Employee appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
Determine and submit students' grades in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
Assist with student advising.
Develop syllabi, mentor all part-time faculty, plus establish and maintain advisory groups.
Engaging in curriculum development with the College. Prepare and deliver high-quality courses.
Support the mission of the program, division, and college.
During the balance of the weekly time available, participating in professional activities that may include, but not limited to, the following: committee work, community services, maintenance of professional expertise, interacting with students and perspective students, cooperating with other educational institutions, cooperating with business and industry, and working with part-time faculty.
The individual will maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean of Academic Affairs, Division Coordinator, Division faculty, other faculty and the college and service communities.
Maintains confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and information.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works overtime as required to meet workload demands.
Attend Commencement Ceremony.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As SSCC Theatre Director:
1. Directs two mainstage productions per year (one fall, one spring), which may include the following:
-Theatrical Designing (set, lights, costumes, sound)
-Technical Direction/Execution (set, lights, and sound)
-Front of House Direction/Execution (ticket agent/sales, staffing, etc.)
-Public Relations Direction/Execution (press releases, poster designs, updates for website, etc.)
2. Maintains theatre, inventory, and theatre equipment (lights and sound)
3. Schedules and/or provides technical assistance for non-theatrical events in the theatre.
4. Advises the SSCC Theatre Company (student club).
5. Community Outreach
Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
None
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Computer, printer, copier, fax machine, telephone, other standard office equipment.
Light board, sound board, focusing lighting, set construction tools, and any other equipment necessary for theatrical production.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Non-public personnel and student records and issues and other non-public and sensitive college issues. Employee and student information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College's FERPA Confidentiality Agreement; and confidential or sensitive information included in the College's Administrative Computer System.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Good classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, class room and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations.
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job's essential duties and responsibilities. They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties due to an ADA disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Climb ladder and operate lift for set, lighting, and sound demands.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skill (s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations, proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail, demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students, capability to teach in more than one discipline, demonstrated ability to advise students, effective verbal, written , and listening communication skills, effective problem solving skills, ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules, maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC's values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC. For SSCC Theatre: knowledge of set construction and tools (for example, how to build a flat or platform), painting techniques, design concepts for set/lighting/sound, various lighting instruments (purpose and how to focus), light/sound board operation, microphones/lapels, QLab design/execution, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
Master's degree in Theatre, which includes at least 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre; Doctorate degree preferred. Graduate course work in Communications or desire to obtain graduate hours preferred.
Preferred: Teaching experience, preferably at least one year in a community college; Experience in directing/managing theatre productions. Demonstrated: ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators and representatives of business and industry; commitment to a comprehensive community college concept; commitment to assessment of student learning and program effectiveness; commitment to the educational use of technology; commitment to cultural diversity and to a global perspective in teaching.
Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College's policies and procedures and applicable laws. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
As needed.
Southern State is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.