Theater Arts (Drama), Temporary Full-Time Faculty

Job ID: 13666

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Position Summary

Bellevue College is working to center racial equity, social justice, and intercultural engagement to eliminate equity gaps and advance student success. Are you an equity-minded teacher with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment? Are you a collaborative educator dedicated to closing opportunity gaps? Do you have an interest in participatory governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, or social/climate justice in education? Do you want to teach a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution? Do you have experiences similar to the'https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/? If you answer yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to apply for the 2-year, full-time position as a Theatre Arts faculty in Bellevue College's Division of Arts and Humanities. This position is expected to run from Fall 2024 through Spring 2026 and will be a part of large cohort of new faculty joining the Bellevue College community.

The Bellevue College Theater Arts program is seeking qualified candidates for a temporary full-time position of Theater Arts Faculty/Technical Director for the 2024-2026 academic years. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence, will be responsible for designing sets and lights for productions, teach Theatre Arts classes, including Lighting and Scenic Technology, and mentor and instruct students in design, technical, and stage management. This faculty member will operate and maintain the technical assets of the theatre, including scenic construction, sound, lighting, projection, and the overall maintenance and operations of stage facilities in Stop Gap Studio Theatre, the Shop, and all storage areas. In addition, full time faculty are expected to advise students, assist in curriculum development, participate in college governance and initiatives, and maintain currency in their discipline.

Faculty are under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and are responsible primarily to the Dean of the Arts and Humanities Division. Full-time faculty teach in face-to-face settings and synchronous and asynchronous virtual settings, and are expected to deliver in-person classes or a combination of in-person and virtual classes.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $77,250.30/year - $108,344.14/year

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $77,250.30; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $82,831.36 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.