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Hiring Salary Range


$49,725 - $95,728/annually DOE

Grade


001

Work Schedule


30 hours per week

Work Calendar


9 Months

Maricopa Summary


Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether youre teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizonas Best Employers

Campus Statement


At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.

Benefits


The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:

  • 16 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
  • Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
  • $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
    • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
    • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
    • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
    • Pre-Retirement Events
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary


This position is scheduled to begin August 2024. The purpose of the Residential Faculty position in Technical Theatre is to provide support for the AAFA degree and the 11 certificates/CCL in Technical Theatre. This person will assist the Head of Design and Technical Theatre faculty to expand the existing occupational program. They may serve as Occupational Program Director. The current program consists of lighting, construction of costumes and scenery, properties, wigs and make-up. They will align the program to USITT standards and build connections with professional venues for student internships. They will primarily teach occupational classes in their area(s) of expertise. MCC produces four shows a year, two per semester. These are co-curricular productions which are a learning environment based in collaboration and are vital for the success of students. They will collaborate with Theatre faculty and production staff based on League of Resident Theatre (LORT) production practices and USITT Standards.

Essential Functions

  • Instruction Oversees and instructs a diverse population of students in a classroom or lab setting; Develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assesses student knowledge of subject matter and prepares and grades exams; maintains academic support hours to assist and advise students. Engages in the academic life of the college by participating in district-wide and campus committees and activities. Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops.
  • Production Participate in main stage and black box productions. May supervise MCC student representation at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and other invitational touring opportunities. Collaborate with the Theatre faculty on all of the productions; Collaborate with the Theatre technical and production staff; collaborate with marketing to create publicity materials for the occupational program.
  • Administration- Assessing occupational class schedule and curriculum needs; assign classes under the direction of the Directors of Theatre and Department Chair, recruit and mentor adjunct faculty as needed, advise majors on program and degree requirements.
  • Professional Engagement/Service Engage in academic life of the college and participate in departmental, college and district committees.

Minimum Qualifications


The Academic Teaching Fields require the following from an accredited college or university:

A Masters degree in Theatre Arts, or a Masters degree in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre Arts is required.

Desired Qualifications


A. MFA or MA in the Technical Theatre Arts from an accredited College or University.

B. Teaching experience in Technical Theatre at the college level.

C. Minimum of five years working in technical areas of production at the professional level and/or the college level.

D. Experience in Technical Direction or Production Management.

E. Knowledge in two or more of these areas: Scenery, Lighting, Costume Crafts, Properties, Puppetry and Audio Technology.

F. Knowledge of computer technology and automation in Technical Theatre.

G. Professional Technical certifications and affiliations, not including design based memberships.

H. Experience collaborating with diverse populations and programs.

Special Working Conditions


May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.

Work Schedule Varies: May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: (link removed)

Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be

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