Theater and Communications Instructor | Theater Director

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Theater and Communications Instructor & Theater DirectorEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic AffairsFLSA STATUS: Exempt DIVISION: Academic AffairsCAMPUS: College-WideDISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICSTeaches 30 units per year (face to face or online) as assigned in Theater and Communications (specifically speech). Also serves as the Theater Director. Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule participates in college committee work represents the college in the community and performs other related duties as DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities 30 semester units per year as assigned in Theater and Communications specifically speech. Modalities to include both face to face and online.A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester is typical teaching assignments may include various times and days and with various formats (face-to-face on-line etc.).Remain current with subject matter and instructional posted office hours in accordance with departmental and college Lead in areas of Theatre and Communications. Develops and maintains assessment plans. Employee appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and progress in the course to students in a timely and submit students grades in accordance with established college policies and with student syllabi mentor all part-time faculty plus establish and maintain advisory in curriculum development with the College. Prepare and deliver high-quality the mission of the program division and college. During the balance of the weekly time available participating in professional activities that may include but not limited to the following: committee work community services maintenance of professional expertise interacting with students and perspective students cooperating with other educational institutions cooperating with business and industry and working with part-time individual will maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean of Academic Affairs Division Coordinator Division faculty other faculty and the college and service confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and assigned schedule exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works overtime as required to meet workload Commencement DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs SSCC Theatre Director: 1. Directs two mainstage productions per year (one fall one spring) which may include the following: -Theatrical Designing (set lights costumes sound) -Technical Direction/Execution (set lights and sound) -Front of House Direction/Execution (ticket agent/sales staffing etc.) -Public Relations Direction/Execution (press releases poster designs updates for website etc.) 2. Maintains theatre inventory and theatre equipment (lights and sound) 3. Schedules and/or provides technical assistance for non-theatrical events in the theatre. 4. Advises the SSCC Theatre Company (student club). 5. Community OutreachPerforms other related duties as OF SUPERVISIONNoneEQUIPMENT OPERATEDComputer printer copier fax machine telephone other standard office equipment. Light board sound board focusing lighting set construction tools and any other equipment necessary for theatrical production. CONFIDENTIAL DATANon-public personnel and student records and issues and other non-public and sensitive college issues. Employee and student information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the Colleges FERPA Confidentiality Agreement; and confidential or sensitive information included in the Colleges Administrative Computer CONDITIONSGood classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office class room and laboratory equipment and observance of safety regulations. USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe following physical demands are typically used to perform this jobs essential duties and responsibilities. They are not qualification standards rather they may be used to help the College employee or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the jobs essential duties due to an ADA performing the duties of this job the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms stoops kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close relatively detailed vision with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Climb ladder and operate lift for set lighting and sound SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge Skill (s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one in small groups and in classroom situations proficient in word-processing and presentation software internet and e-mail demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students capability to teach in more than one discipline demonstrated ability to advise students effective verbal written and listening communication skills effective problem solving skills ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCCs values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students staff members of the learning community and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC. For SSCC Theatre: knowledge of set construction and tools (for example how to build a flat or platform) painting techniques design concepts for set/lighting/sound various lighting instruments (purpose and how to focus) light/sound board operation microphones/lapels QLab design/execution appropriate combination of education training course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge skills and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:Masters degree in Theatre which includes at least 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre; Doctorate degree preferred. Graduate course work in Communications or desire to obtain graduate hours : Teaching experience preferably at least one year in a community college; Experience in directing/managing theatre productions. Demonstrated: ability to work effectively with faculty students staff administrators and representatives of business and industry; commitment to a comprehensive community college concept; commitment to assessment of student learning and program effectiveness; commitment to the educational use of technology; commitment to cultural diversity and to a global perspective in must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community Colleges policies and procedures and applicable laws. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSAs needed.