Part-time Faculty, Theatre and Dance - Dana School of Music and University Theatre

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Location: Multiple Locations Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 202600182 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Theater and Dance Opening Date: 06/24/2026 Closing Date: 6/24/2027 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit Salary Grade: PF Additional Information: Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as-needed/rolling basis. Summary of Position Teach undergraduate courses in Theatre and/or Dance as assigned by the department chair. Responsibilities include developing and submitting course syllabi, planning and updating curriculum, delivering engaging instruction, assessing student performance, and submitting grades in accordance with university deadlines. Regular communication with students, support departmental goals, and collaborate with faculty colleagues to foster a dynamic learning environment. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations. Primary Location: Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Minimum Qualifications: At least an earned bachelor's degree in dance, theatre arts, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: An earned Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theatre or Dance. Demonstrated experience teaching acting, playwriting, directing, or dance. Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform medium work. Medium: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.

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