AY20-21 Adjunct Faculty - Theatre, Music, Dance

Position Details

Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY20-21 Adjunct Faculty - Theatre, Music, Dance Position Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary

Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our Theatre and Performance Studies program. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above program are primarily for undergraduates. Depending on qualifications and experience, graduate teaching opportunities may be available. Please visit http://www.govst.edu/cas/cmp for more information about the program and courses offered.

We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in a variety of areas:
In Dance, classes in Hip Hop, World Dance, African Dance, and Dance Therapy.
In Music, classes in music history and theory such as African American Music, History of Jazz, 20th Century Music.
In Theatre and Performance Studies, classes such as introductory theatre, storytelling, acting, directing, voice, movement, stagecraft, makeup design, sound design, scene design, costume design, lighting design, and stage management.

Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of references for consideration.

At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Theatre, Performance Studies, Dance, Music, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or online courses. Professional experience is also highly desired.

Posting Date 05/20/2020 Closing Date 07/31/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0323P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/5242 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Doctorate Degree
   • ABD
2. * Experience teaching in online/hybrid delivery?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience teaching in graduate and/or undergraduate programs at an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Other
3. Other2
4. Other3
5. Other4
6. Resume
7. Written Response to Interview Question 1