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Location : Rocklin, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2324-00026
Division: Instruction Office
Department: Liberal Arts
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Under general direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate student performance of students engaged in the study of Drama/Theater Arts and other related courses, as directed, training students in theoretical and practical aspects of theatrical performance production, including technical and business management aspects and techniques, and perform related work as assigned.
Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, the Theater Arts instructor will provide instruction to students covering a variety of introductory Theatre Arts skillsets and curriculum with a focus on Technical Theatre.
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks
Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional and/or departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty Instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District Bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the Library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area.
Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; provide equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory exercises to demonstrate major concepts; promote use of critical thinking in all laboratory exercises; demonstrate laboratory techniques and operation of equipment; assign homework and laboratory assignments to students, and assign research topics in conformity with Modern Language Association (MLA) standards. PERIPHERAL: Erase chalk/whiteboards and otherwise prepare and oversee classrooms after class sessions.
Student Performance Evaluations - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes, marking and grading papers accordingly; grade written and oral presentations and critiques of presentations; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.) PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students.
Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees, as appropriate and feasible; in coordination with educational administrator, assist in performance evaluation of adjunct faculty Drama/Theater Arts Instructors. PERIPHERAL: Attend and participate in divisional and/or building meetings and activities, as well as those organized by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Development Committee; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary; respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate.
Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Drama/Theater Arts curriculum; provide opportunities for participation in field trips and/or club activities.
Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Educational:
Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/ performance
OR
Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
AND
Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
OR
the equivalent
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:
Knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL: English language grammar, composition, syntax, usage, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling and punctuation; theatrical performance concepts, methods, and techniques; advanced public speaking/communication theory; teaching practices, methods, and techniques. PERIPHERAL: Computer operation, particularly word processing applications; operation of laboratory equipment; CSU and UC transferability requirements; MLA research standards.
Ability to:
ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; explain Drama/Theatrical Arts concepts in a logical, sequential fashion; provide students with a "hands on" learning experience in a classroom and/or laboratory setting; form and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff and students; work independently to solve problems. PERIPHERAL: Operate a computer (including word processing software); recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
Physical Suitability Requirements:
ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to function in a classroom and/or laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature and to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation: Frequently: Utilize vision (near) for reading printed and written materials, chalk/whiteboards and computer screens; reach (overhead and low) to operate equipment and present lecture information; stand, sit, walk and turn to present lectures, other instruction, and to deliver instructional materials in the classroom and laboratory; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate equipment, including computers; utilize hearing and speech to engage in ordinary and telephonic conversation and to respond to student questions. PERIPHERAL: Frequently: Sit, to operate microcomputer and other office and laboratory equipment.
Supplemental Information
WHY SIERRA?
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierr...
Location : Rocklin, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2324-00026
Division: Instruction Office
Department: Liberal Arts
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Under general direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate student performance of students engaged in the study of Drama/Theater Arts and other related courses, as directed, training students in theoretical and practical aspects of theatrical performance production, including technical and business management aspects and techniques, and perform related work as assigned.
Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, the Theater Arts instructor will provide instruction to students covering a variety of introductory Theatre Arts skillsets and curriculum with a focus on Technical Theatre.
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks
Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional and/or departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty Instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.
Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District Bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the Library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area.
Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; provide equal opportunity for student participation; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory exercises to demonstrate major concepts; promote use of critical thinking in all laboratory exercises; demonstrate laboratory techniques and operation of equipment; assign homework and laboratory assignments to students, and assign research topics in conformity with Modern Language Association (MLA) standards. PERIPHERAL: Erase chalk/whiteboards and otherwise prepare and oversee classrooms after class sessions.
Student Performance Evaluations - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes, marking and grading papers accordingly; grade written and oral presentations and critiques of presentations; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.) PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students.
Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees, as appropriate and feasible; in coordination with educational administrator, assist in performance evaluation of adjunct faculty Drama/Theater Arts Instructors. PERIPHERAL: Attend and participate in divisional and/or building meetings and activities, as well as those organized by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Development Committee; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council Meetings, as necessary; respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate.
Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Drama/Theater Arts curriculum; provide opportunities for participation in field trips and/or club activities.
Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Educational:
Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/ performance
OR
Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
AND
Master's in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities
OR
the equivalent
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:
Knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL: English language grammar, composition, syntax, usage, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling and punctuation; theatrical performance concepts, methods, and techniques; advanced public speaking/communication theory; teaching practices, methods, and techniques. PERIPHERAL: Computer operation, particularly word processing applications; operation of laboratory equipment; CSU and UC transferability requirements; MLA research standards.
Ability to:
ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; explain Drama/Theatrical Arts concepts in a logical, sequential fashion; provide students with a "hands on" learning experience in a classroom and/or laboratory setting; form and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff and students; work independently to solve problems. PERIPHERAL: Operate a computer (including word processing software); recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
Physical Suitability Requirements:
ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to function in a classroom and/or laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature and to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation: Frequently: Utilize vision (near) for reading printed and written materials, chalk/whiteboards and computer screens; reach (overhead and low) to operate equipment and present lecture information; stand, sit, walk and turn to present lectures, other instruction, and to deliver instructional materials in the classroom and laboratory; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate equipment, including computers; utilize hearing and speech to engage in ordinary and telephonic conversation and to respond to student questions. PERIPHERAL: Frequently: Sit, to operate microcomputer and other office and laboratory equipment.
Supplemental Information
WHY SIERRA?
- One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
- The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
- Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
- State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
- Competitive benefits package
- 175 day per year contract
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierr...
