Theatre Arts; Adjunct​/Part-time

Overview

Theatre Arts (Adjunct/Part-time)

• Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Job Number: 21
• Closing: Continuous
• Location: Rocklin, CA
• Division: Instruction Office

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

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• Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
  Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional and/or departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty Instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems;
  
  evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL:
  Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL:
  Complete book order forms and provide the District Bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the Library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments. PERIPHERAL:
  Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use;
  
  prepare handouts and/or transparencies; coordinate with book publishing company representatives; familiarize self with operation of equipment available for use in the subject area.
• Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL:
  Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples; provide instructional objectives; outline major points; enhance presentations with visual aids and demonstrations; prepare and distribute handouts; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation; monitor and manage classroom behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory exercises; promote critical thinking; demonstrate laboratory techniques and equipment;
  
  assign homework and research topics in conformity with MLA standards. PERIPHERAL:
  Erase chalk/whiteboards and oversee classrooms after class.
• Student Performance Evaluations - ESSENTIAL:
  Develop quizzes, tests and examinations; monitor during examinations; address cheating; evaluate student responses; grade and provide feedback; assign and evaluate homework; tabulate scores; record attendance. PERIPHERAL:
  Input student scores into a computer and generate printouts for students.
• Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL:
  Attend departmental meetings; respond in writing to information requests; participate in curriculum development and equipment needs assessment; serve on committees. PERIPHERAL:
  Attend additional meetings and participate in committees as needed.
• Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL:
  Hold regular office hours; provide academic guidance and positive role modeling; participate in graduation events. PERIPHERAL:
  Provide letters of recommendation; advise on curriculum; coordinate field trips/club activities.

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

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.

This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with salary rates:
Part-Time/Adjunct Salary…