Faculty, Technical Theater; MA​/MFA

Faculty, Technical Theater (MA/MFA) Job Description Summary

The Drama Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through practical experiences. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in August 2026.

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

The Drama department offers an Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Costume and Makeup, as well as in Scenery and Lighting. Our students are prepared to enter the theatre industry and/or transfer to a four‑year university or conservatory.

ACC Drama department aims to foster the development of the next generation of artists through a rigorous program of hands‑on and sustainable professional training.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Drama to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Dramaprogram.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning.
• Serve on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

• Assist in managing production‑related spaces
• Participate in evening and weekend duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
• Preferred:
  Proficiency in Vectorworks, QLab, Adobe Suite, and/or similar production‑related software.

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

• MFA or MA degree in Theatre or Drama or
• MFA or MA degree in Performance Studies with a concentration in Drama or
• Master's or MFA degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in theatre or drama