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Adjunct Faculty - Performing Arts

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Requisition Number 24F332236
Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Performing Arts
Position Description
The Department of Performing Arts at Rider University seeks adjunct instructors of theatre for the fall semester beginning Sept. 4, 2024. Courses needed for the spring 2025 semester will also be included in this search. These positions are to teach courses in voice/speech for the actor, professional development for actors with focus on NYC, introduction to acting, scene study, and Shakespeare acting.
Position Requirements
  • BA, BFA, or MFA in Acting
  • Demonstrated advanced training in vocal work for acting

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience
  • Past experience teaching at an institution of higher education
  • Professional acting and/or vocal coaching experience

About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
 
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. 
Location Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No
If yes, # of pounds.
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No
Divisional Unit Academic Affairs
Department Performing Arts (CAS)
Position Type Part-Time
Employment Group AAUP
Work-Year Semester
Open Date 02/13/2024
Close Date
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The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence
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