Theater Arts (DirectingActing) Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The American River College Theatre & Film Department is seeking an experienced and passionate full-time tenure-track acting/directing faculty member to join its team to continue development of our strong acting and production program. The faculty member will teach classes which come from the following areas: acting movement & voice literature history diversity and possibly film. They will direct one of our four productions each year from a season that includes one musical two mainstage shows one black box show and one showcase and/or childrens touring show. Related production involvement expected includes activities such as dance or fight choreography vocal direction publicity and stage or house management.

The position requires participation in a variety of campus and division activities including department meetings committee meetings student activities and clubs curriculum development and office hours. Faculty are expected to foster collaborations with universities and develop outreach to our high school partners and support our professional partnerships. Faculty provide support for our students involvement in the American College Theatre Festival and for our internship programs in the community. A growing Film Studies program collaboration is also an important part of our department experience.

Role Duties:

• Direct dramatic or musical theatre productions.
• Create a supportive and collaborative environment for students.
• Coach/direct actors in the classroom and in live performance.
• Collaborate with theatre designers and technical staff.
• Provide leadership in recruitment and outreach to local high schools.
• Expand employment pathways and create collaborative experiences for students.
• Teach college-level courses.

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care time and energy

The instructional assignment may include but is not limited to teaching the following courses:

• TA 300 Introduction to Theatre
• TA 306 Diversity in Theatre
• TA 344 Improvisation
• TA 350 Theory and Techniques of Acting I
• TA 351 Theory and Techniques of Acting II
• TA 356 Acting for The Camera I
• TA 357 Acting for the Camera II
• TA 362 Styles of Acting: Classical
• TA 366 Styles of Acting: Modern
• TA 370 Theatre Movement
• TA 375 Voice Diction and Dialects
• TA 377 Musical Theatre Techniques
• TA 390 Directing and Play Production
• TA 395 Playwriting
• TA 400 Creative Drama for Children
• TA 406 Childrens Theatre
• TAPModern Rehearsal and Production I II III IV
• TAPClassical Rehearsal and Performance I II III IV
• TAPMusical Rehearsal and Performance I II III IV
• TAPChildrens Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I II III IV
• TAPRepertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance I II III IV

• ARC Programs and Majors

1. Masters or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance

   OR

   Bachelors or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance

   AND

   Masters in comparative literature English communication studies speech literature or humanities

   OR the equivalent*.

2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20 2026.
3. Have an equity-minded focus responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume orCurriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

6. Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see SupplementalQuestionnaire Requirements)

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs or if it contains added missing or rearranged words applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See theEquivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

• Download and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire under Required Application Documents above or copy and paste the URL from the applicationsSupplemental Questions section into your browser.
  After uploading all other required documents upload the completed questionnaire as a Supplemental Attachment.

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see resumewill be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.