College of Marin

Drama (Stage Combat) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Location
Kentfield, CA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
January 7, 2026

About this position

Drama (Stage Combat) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Continuous Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA Description See "Essential Functions" below. See "Drama Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool" to apply for general drama instruction. Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department desires. Applications received after that time will remain on file for the next screening period or for up to one year. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2025 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2025, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (20%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (6%), White (52%), and Multi-racial (4%) employees. College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS: Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees. ONLINE INSTRUCTION All faculty members must be available to provide instruction in the classroom and in person. Please note that the College does not offer online-only teaching assignments. Essential Functions Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Drama pool instructors include:Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials Contributing to development of program policies and procedures Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English Requirements & Desirables REQUIREMENTSA Master's degree in Drama/Theater Arts/Performance; OR A Bachelor's degree in Drama/ Theater Arts/Performance AND a Master's in Comparative Literature, English, Speech, Literature, or Humanities; OR The equivalent*; AND Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community. *If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency. If you feel that you qualify under equivalency, please provide the basis for equivalency in the Agency Questions section of the application and submit supporting evidence where applicable (as an attachment). Copies of applicable transcripts must accompany your application and all foreign credentials must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation in order for equivalency to be determined. If you are currently completing the graduate program that would qualify you for this position and do not yet hold the requisite degree, you must request equivalency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills) The following qualifications are highly desirable:Teaching and choreography experience with the majority of the following stage combat weapons and techniques: Rapier & Dagger; Broadsword; Single Sword; Sword & Shield; Quarter Staff; Knife; Firearms; Unarmed Hand-to-Hand Combat. Experience working with Shakespearean plays, Integration of acting/character objectives with fighting, and some Martial Arts backgr

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