Adjunct, Theatre

Adjunct, Theatre

This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 516 Posted: ongoing Revised: Posting Type: Adjunct

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Eastern University's College of Arts and Humanities invites applications for Adjunct

Instructors of Theatre. The Department of Theatre will accept applications throughout the

year. When a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort

to staff the course. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester.

In addition to teaching foundational acting, The Department of Theatre would be interested

in expertise to teach in other areas, including Musical Theatre, Directing, Playwriting,

Cultural Diversity, Movement, Voice, or other specializations.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Theatre/Performance or

related field and experience teaching at the college/university level.

To apply, please send a cover letter including types of courses interested in teaching,

curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts and 3 current professional references to

eujobs@eastern.edu.

All positions remain open until filled.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.

Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening.

The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit

history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of

education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration

status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the

following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential

personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to

complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection

clearances:

1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child

Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact

with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must

be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.