Professor of Theater Fall 2026 (1 Year Temporary)

Professor of Theater- Fall 2026 (1 Year Temporary)

Are you looking for a chance to teach create and inspire on stage and in the classroom Arizona Western College seeks a student-focused Theatre Professor for a one-year temporary appointment. This role combines teaching mentorship and production leadership including a 15-equated teaching load per semester and directing/co-producing mainstage productions. If this sounds like a good fit for you we invite you to apply and join Arizona Western College.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students.
• Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time); develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.
• Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours/week/semester load and direct interaction with students in a formal learning environment for a 15-equated load hour schedule.
• Remain current in the discipline and update course content. Maintain and update annually standard syllabus/outline for each course in accordance with program/procedures.
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Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in the discipline OR
• Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline OR
• Masters degree in any discipline with three years of related experience OR
• Bachelors degree with industry certification and three years experience OR
• Bachelors degree with Arizona teaching certificate and three years teaching experience OR
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure Faculty Credentials

Salary:

Faculty salary range is $54134$59355 commensurate with education and experience. Discover your placement in ourFaculty Salary Schedule.

Notes:

• Location: Yuma Campus
• Exempt
• Benefits Eligible
• Course scheduling may include daytime evenings and/or weekends.

Why Work at AWC

• Health Dental Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for employees and dependents

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POSTING DATE:
Date July 2 2026

FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The first review of applications date begin on July 20 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

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