Adjunct Instructor of Theater

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The Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Keuka College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in person THR‑101 Introduction to Theatre and Drama, a course within the General Education program, at its lakeside campus beginning Fall 2026. Keuka College welcomes faculty applicants who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.

We strongly encourage applicants who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education.

The Adjunct Instructor of Theatre at Keuka College reports to the Chair of the Humanities and Fine Arts Division. This role is centered around developing and implementing course instruction, including the creation and grading of assessments. The instructor is tasked with providing students with regular feedback, fostering a conducive learning environment, and actively engaging students in the classroom. Additionally, the instructor contributes to the assessment of student learning outcomes and maintains a commitment to professional integrity, college policies, and student privacy in accordance with FERPA regulations.

Regular attendance and availability for student consultations during office hours are also integral to the position.

• Teach THR 101 Intro to Theatre/Drama, which consists of 3 on‑campus contact hours per week per section, plus office hours, course preparation, and student assessment.
• Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus, goals, and objectives.
• Design, administer, and grade essays, examinations, speeches, and applicable projects to accurately assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus.
• Provide clear documentation of student progress through regular, frequent, and timely feedback.
• Complete academic warnings and midterm progress reports as necessary.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and actively engage students.
• Contribute to general education program assessment of student learning outcomes based on signature assignments in course.
• Be accessible to students via email or in person, maintain regular office hours to meet one‑on‑one with students.
• Work with the Chair and other faculty in the Division of Humanities & Fine Arts to ensure instructional quality and program quality.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution‑wide teamwork.

• An MFA in Theatre, Dramaturgy, Directing, or related area, or a Ph.D. in Theatre, Performance Studies, Literature, Criticism or related area at the time of appointment.
• Experience teaching theatre history, dramatic literature, text analysis, or directing.
• College or University teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using a variety of teaching strategies and tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across a wide variety of mediums.
• Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Availability to teach early morning, afternoon, or evening on the Keuka College campus.

Keuka College, founded in 1890, is a liberal arts‑based, private, four‑year college in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes. The College offers small classes augmented by its trademark Field Period® program – an annual, 140‑hour experiential learning internship. Graduates leave with significant, real‑world experience because of this immersion in experiential learning – long the cornerstone of a Keuka College education.

The College’s 290‑acre campus hosts just under 1,000 students, approximately 220 employees, and more than…