Adjunct Faculty - Theater

Salary: $54.04 - $58.53 Hourly
Location : Dearborn, MI
Job Type:Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 202200244
Division: Fine and Applied Arts
Department: Performing Arts
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description Summary
Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Adjunct Faculty in Theatre.
This is a part-time teaching position in our Theatre Department. We are looking for a qualified individual to teach 3-9 contact hours per week via online, hybrid, or traditional models, whichever is determined by the department.
Core Competencies and Qualifications

• Earned master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Technical Theatre or Scenic Design or a related MA and at least two years of professional or academic-level scenic design and carpentry experience.
• Experience in teaching at the college or university level is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to show a capacity for curricular and teaching innovations, instructional technology, and other educational initiatives that encourage active learning.
• Candidates must have experience and/or training in shop safety. Basic first aid training is a plus.
• Candidates should express themselves clearly in both oral and written forms and display classroom organizational skills.
• Candidates should possess the desire and ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and responsibly with community college students and staff in a multicultural setting.
• Candidates should also demonstrate their willingness to participate in the College's shared governance system, in collegiate, professional, and/or community activities, and their potential to contribute meaningfully to committee work.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:

• An MFA in Scenic Design or Technical Theatre from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching design and artistic technical and theory skills to undergraduate students.
• Experience and interest in both realism and stylized scenic design.
• Experience with online learning modules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to

• Teach 3-9 contact hours per week via online, hybrid, or traditional models, whichever is determined by the department.
• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Uphold best practices in safety standards and expectations in all carpentry shop settings.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student's performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Be available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students' attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled department meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing, and reporting assessment of student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset - our employees.
Henry Ford College is pleased to offer the following benefit and wellness options to eligible Part-time Faculty (AFO):
The following benefits are available to Part-Time Faculty members:

• Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.

• Employment Assistance Program

HFC offers the following work-life balance in Counseling, Coaching, and Legal & Financial Consultation.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off