Theater Instructor/Visiting Artist and Director of Spring Musical, The Prom - Cape Cod Community College

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as Spring 2025 Visiting Artist and Director. Teach one section of THR241 Selected Topics in Theatre: Shakespeare in Performance on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. during the 2025 Spring Semester (January 21-May 16, 2025) and direct the Spring Musical, The Prom. Shakespeare in Performance introduces students to the fundamentals of performing Shakespearean texts, focusing on the language, rhythm, and emotional depth of his plays. Students explore vocal and physical techniques to embody Shakespeare's characters, analyze the social and cultural contexts of the works, and apply practical acting methodologies. Through monologues, scenes, and group exercises, students will gain confidence in performing classical texts and develop a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's relevance today.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Select and develop appropriate materials for each class use.
• Track and assess student progress.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.

Director Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator, Technical Director, designers and other creative team members to prepare a fully produced musical for public performances.
• Mentor student cast and crew in the creative process.
• Conduct a minimum of three 3-hour rehearsals per week plus additional technical and dress rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the opening of the show.
• Coordinate with Program Coordinator and Technical Director on all production elements including budget and expenses, director's creative concept, auditions and casting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Fine Arts in Theater or equivalent professional experience in performance, directing or a related field.
• Meaningful acting and/or directing experience in local, regional, and national productions.
• Significant expertise in the works of Shakespeare as evident by a creative body of work.
• Effective pedagogical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to create a classroom environment that engages students and supports learning.
• Equity and inclusion-minded with experience fostering a learning environment that celebrates the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and racial and ethnic backgrounds present within our college community.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College level teaching experience, preferably at a community college.
• Familiarity with, or ability to adopt, consent-based practices in the classroom and rehearsal studio.
• Experience using Moodle or other Learning Management Systems

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION: Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale plus $2000 director stipend. Part-time, non-benefited MCCC Unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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This appointment is subject to the FY2025 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.