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Job no: 498494
Work type: Part-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor
Salary/Position Classification
- $1084.44 per 3 credit course monthly
- 8.01+ hours per week
- This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.
Purpose of Position
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota seeks a part-time instructor to teach three, three-credit theatre courses in person and online. Courses will include THEA 110, Introduction to Theatre, online/asynchronous (Fall and Spring); and THEA 260, Costume Craft, in person (Spring). Applicants can apply for one, two or all courses. This is a part-time instructional position contingent upon availability of funding.
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota is committed to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration through the transformative power of the performing arts. Our mission is student centered, teaching academic excellence, innovative techniques, and creative expression. We foster a professional environment that serves our university and community by providing production experience that is diverse, inclusive, and grounded in collaboration.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers a stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
- Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Theatre
- Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching
Minimum Requirements
- MFA
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability for sewing and understanding hand and sewing machine sewing (THEA 260 only)
- Demonstrated understanding of the overview of Theatre from an introductory standpoint (THEA 110 only)
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Emily Cherry Oliver at emily.oliver@und.edu.
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