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Communications/Theater Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
- The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
- The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
- How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
- Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
- How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices
- The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required.

Candidates selected to interview will be required to conduct a brief teaching demonstration. More specific information regarding that process will be provided.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number 24-007
Position Title: Communications/Theater Instructor
Location Longview
Position Type: Full-Time
Class Category Faculty
Job Open Date 01/11/2024
Job Close Date 02/10/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Initial Screen Date: 02/13/2024
Minimal Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Theater; OR

Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in a combination of the qualifying fields of Theatre.Up to 6 GCH in Music and/or Dance can count towards the 18 GCH in the qualifying field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to teach speech, theatre appreciation, and acting courses.
  • Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods.
  • Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; may be required to work different shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.
Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
- The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
- The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
- How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
- Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
- How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices
- The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required.

Candidates selected to interview will be required to conduct a brief teaching demonstration. More specific information regarding that process will be provided.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Brief Description of Duties:
Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

Deliver effective instruction in both Communications and Theatre courses.
Assessment of student learning.
Manage classes and learning environments – Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners.
Support learning through student engagement – Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
Provide student guidance.
Pursue professional development and remain current in academic field.
Evidence of teamwork and collaborative efforts. Work with administration and faculty colleagues to promote the program to area constituencies, and work toward continued growth of the program.
Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities or other service to the institution.
Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high-quality learning experience for students.
Special Requirements:
Specific Experience Required:
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
  • Experience in production and direction of student-led stage productions.
  • Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies.
  • Experience with asynchronous online, synchronous virtual, and/or hybrid teaching in economics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
    • Have not completed High School/GED
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • Doctorate degree
  2. * How did you learn about this position?
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Dos Mundos
    • Employee referral
    • Facebook
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Jobs.mo.gov
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Kansas City Call
    • Kansas City Globe
    • Kansas City Hispanic News
    • LinkedIn
    • MCC Website
    • Monster
    • Other Source
    • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcript 01
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Transcript 02
  3. Transcript 03
  4. Transcript 04
  5. Certification
  6. License
  7. Letter of Recommendation 01
  8. Letter of Recommendation 02
  9. Other Document 01
  10. Other Document 02