Theatre Teacher, Upward Bound Program

Wilkes Barre, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Theatre high school teaching enrichment position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the enrichment component of the Program by introducing theatre history while working to put on a live production with a small group of high school-level students to be presented to students parents and other Upward Bound staff. A Bachelors degree in Theatre and/or a related field is required.

Please note that this is only a part-time temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 22nd through July 31st and classes are held Mondays through Thursdays. (1:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M.).

To apply visit Please be sure to include a cover letter resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability pregnancy sex/gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation marital or family status military or veteran status or genetic information.

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