Hybrid Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre bei Chaminade University

JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

1. Position Information

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre 

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: School of Humanities, Arts, and Design 

Exempt 

10-month position

2. Position Summary

This position will support and expand our current offerings in Theatre and Performing Arts. The Assistant Professor of Theatre will teach foundational undergraduate Theatre courses in areas such as acting, directing, set design, production, etc. This faculty member will also direct productions throughout the academic year as well as develop and maintain summer theatre coursework and programming. Additional duties include advising students, assisting in student recruitment, and developing partnerships with arts programs and educational institutions in order to facilitate summer theatre programming. 

Reports to:

Direct Report to: Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Design

3. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the required workload credits per semester in the undergraduate programs (foundational undergraduate Theatre and/or Performing Arts courses in areas such as acting, directing, set design, production, etc.) and develop and maintain summer theatre coursework and programming
• Direct productions throughout the academic year
• Actively participate in division and university-related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
• Assists in the recruitment of students
• Develops partnerships with arts programs and educational institutions to facilitate theatre programming and outreach to the community
• Advise students 
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
• Develop a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service, and lifelong learning
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology
• Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be assigned or required

4. Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive.  The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

5. Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

1. M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Theatre, Drama, Acting, Directing, Stage Design, or a Related Performing Arts Field

2. Demonstrated evidence of skills appropriate to the role of producer, including experience or training in an applied field of theatre and/or experience in a collaborative production process

3. At least two years of experience teaching theatre and performing arts production in a post-secondary environment

4. Demonstrated experience working with a diverse population of students, especially first-generation and Native Hawaiian students

Preferred Qualifications

1. Evidence of excellent and effective teaching methods and innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching Theatre and Performing Arts

2. Experience in developing creative and performing arts opportunities for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students

3. Demonstrated experience in organizing performing arts productions, festivals, and events—including developing partnerships, advertising and marketing arts productions, recruiting students for performance and technical roles in productions

4. Demonstrated ability to recruit, advise, and mentor Theatre and Performing Arts students

5. Demonstrated ability to engage in program and school recruitment and service activities 

6. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a record of creative/scholarly work suitable for tenure and promotion

7. Background and experience in creating curriculum for a Performing Arts and/or Theatre program at the post-secondary level

6. Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

7. Other Requirements: 

• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal

8. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving: 

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University.  Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.