Adjunct Faculty: School of Arts & Humanities - Theatre - Residential and Online

<p>Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cedarville.edu/academic-schools-and-departments/arts-and-humanities" target="_blank">School of Arts and Humanities</a> at Cedarville University seeks online and residential (on-campus) Theatre adjuncts to instruct in our undergraduate <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Academic-Schools-and-Departments/Art-Design-Theatre.aspx" target="_blank">Art, Design and Theatre</a> program.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Responsibilities include teaching courses in adherence to the course objectives, the syllabus, and content that has been developed by the Department of Art, Design, and Theatre; providing timely and constructive feedback to students, motivating and assisting students in completion of course learning objectives, maintaining academic credentials and expertise in the discipline to be taught, and adhering to University instructional standards.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Adjuncts may be utilized on a temporary, part-time basis to provide instruction during the academic year as instructional needs arise. These temporary adjunct positions are subject to Cedarville University policies, verification of credentials, and other information required by law, including the successful completion of a background check. These positions are primarily located in Cedarville, Ohio but may be available for remote work in certain states with the exclusion of California and Hawaii.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Position Requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: normal;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">M.F.A. in Theatre Performance, Design, or a bachelor’s degree with active pursuit of M.F.A.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Demonstrable professional expertise and experience in the discipline to be taught with professional portfolio (design) or CV/reel (performance)</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Documented successful teaching experience</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Excellent written and oral communication skills</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Competency in online delivery systems, with preference given to prior experience with Canvas</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Job-Openings/Doctrinal-Statement.aspx" target="_blank">Doctrinal Statement</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Job-Openings/Faculty-Staff-Community-Covenant.aspx" target="_blank">Community Covenant</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Human-Resources/Staff-Standards.aspx" target="_blank">General Work Place Standards</a>.</span></li> </ul> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific questions should be directed to Professor Aaron Huffman, Chair, Department of Art, Design, and Theatre in the School of Arts and Humanities.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"> </p><p>Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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