Communications/Theater Instructor

Metropolitan Community College
life insurance, 403(b)
United States, Missouri, Lee's Summit
Nov 16, 2024
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Faculty Job Open Date 01/11/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Initial Screen Date: 09/05/2024 Minimal Qualifications: Master's degree in Theater; OR Master's degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in a combination of the qualifying fields of Theatre.Up to 6 GCH in Music and/or Dance can count towards the 18 GCH in the qualifying field. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to teach speech, theatre appreciation, and acting courses. Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods. Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community. Strong oral and written communication skills. Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Work Hours Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; may be required to work different shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved. An MCC application must be accompanied by the following: A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following: - The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position; - The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission. - How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students; - Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline; - How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices - The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes. A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number. Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required. Candidates selected to interview will be required to conduct a brief teaching demonstration. More specific information regarding that process will be provided. Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee. We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! * EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Preferred Areas of Expertise: Experience in production and direction of student-led stage productions. Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies. Experience with asynchronous online, synchronous virtual, and/or hybrid teaching in economics.