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Adjunct Stagecraft Instructor

Employer
Antelope Valley College
Location
Lancaster, CA, CA
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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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DESCRIPTION

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Stagecraft Instructor.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline, such as but not limited to, Stagecraft,

Fundamentals of Lighting, and/or Technical Theatre Production.

• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off

campus sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR the equivalent.

Antelope Valley College Equivalency: Equivalency not needed, per faculty division
And a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 § 53024.1).

Desirable Qualifications

  • Practical and collegiate instruction experience in stagecraft, lighting, and technical production courses.
  • Teach students to work as stage technicians and identify qualified students to serve as crew for productions. In addition, instruct students during crew work on productions and during the strike of the production.
  • Act as the Technical Director for the Theatre Arts Theatrical Production(s) during the semester of employment. Consult with faculty and staff in all areas relevant to the technical elements of the Theatre Arts program. These include (but are not limited to) budgeting and purchasing of equipment and materials for sets, props, and lighting.
  • Attend all production meetings and rehearsals as needed and participate in the technical and dress rehearsal process as well as all performances as the faculty representative of the technical side of the production.
  • Work as a team member with Producer, Director, and Designers of the production team as well as in close association with the AVC Performing Arts Theatre staff and crew.
  • Work closely with the Set and Lighting Designer(s) in assisting with the execution of set construction and lighting designs by guiding enrolled students throughout the production.
  • Coordinate with the AVC Performing Arts Theatre Technical Director for use of all Performing Arts spaces, including the Scene Shop and Stage areas and equipment.
  • Provide technical oversight, guidance, and training to student theatrical crew members in the proper use of tools and theater equipment, including lighting, props, and set construction, as well as basic theater practices, techniques, and work standards.


    • OTHER INFORMATION

    APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
  • It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

    • This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
    • Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework.
      All out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications. Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
  • Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
    • Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or

    missing documents will not be considered.

    VISA

    AVC does not sponsor visas.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
    Antelope Valley College is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

    To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (H.R.) Office at (661)722-6311.

    Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

    AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. ______________________________________________________________________

    Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/

    Organization

    Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

    Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
    Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

    This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

    Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

    We offer:

    Associate Degree Programs

    Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

    Career Technical Programs

    Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

    Transfer/General Education Courses

    Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

    Basic Skills Courses

    Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

    Student Support and Instructional Support

    A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

    Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

    Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

    Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

    Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.

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