Assoc. Professor - Drama jobs in Greenville, SC

OPENING DATE: October 11, 2023 CLOSING DATE: November 11, 2023

STATE POSITION NUMBER: 61128643

SALARY RANGE: Based on Education & Experience BAND and LEVEL: UB03-00

WORK SCHEDULE: 10-month Faculty (August – May) - Permanent, Full-time, approximately 37.5 hours per week – Monday - Friday

LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC; Division of Arts and Academics, Office of the Dean

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or Bachelor’s Fine Arts Degree and/or equivalent professional experience in Theatre and three (3) years of successful experience teaching a range of drama classes at the secondary or post-secondary level. Strong background as a professional and understanding of best practices in theatre. Ability to teach multiple area(s) of actor training and/or technical theatre and/or acting for film.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MFA or Masters in Theatre or Theatre related studies. Five (5) years of Experience teaching another area of actor training, such has movement for the actor, technical theatre, or stage combat. Experience directing scenes and full-length plays. Significant professional activity as an actor and/or director. Demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with public school students who have exceptional artistic potential and achievement, other arts and academic educators, and diverse constituencies and cultures. Experience teaching and administering summer drama programs for middle/high school students. Experience with outreach and curriculum design for K-12 drama teachers and students. Administrative experience such as departmental leadership and/or with recruiting, organizing, leading, representing department and school. The preferred candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an educator and artist.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

The instructor will advance the mission of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities to identify and teach South Carolina's artistically talented high school students through programs or pre-professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. Candidate will also advance the school's mission by serving as a resource for all teachers and students in South Carolina.

In consultation with the Department Chair or Dean, develops and instructs a curriculum in accordance with state and national standards, utilizing the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and the school’s curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors. Organizes and implements an instructional program that supports student success in accordance with the Mission and core beliefs of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, including development of appropriate differentiated instruction strategies and other mechanisms to meet the needs of the school’s diverse student population.

Develops in writing and in consultation with the Department Chair or Dean, an annual goal in a three-year cycle as part of an ongoing performance evaluation program. Participates in faculty and departmental meetings, committees, programs, and other events that promote excellence and growth in the department and school. Participates in the audition/admissions review process as requested by the Department Chair or Dean, and demonstrates interest and engagement in student performances and other school-wide activities. Participates in Outreach activities.

Demonstrates excellence in continued artistic and academic pursuits. Represents SCGSAH and the department through active involvement in professional organizations. Strengthens personal pursuits and professional ties by participating, exhibiting, performing, and/or making presentations for public groups, districts and schools, parent groups, etc. Other related duties as may be assigned by the Department Chair or Administration.

HOW TO APPLY:

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
LaTomya Doctor
Director of Human Resources
SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Phone – (864) 282-3781 | Email employment@scgsah.org