Job Description

The Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University seeks highly qualified candidates to fill course instruction needs in one of three disciplines: theatre, music or audio technology. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in their emphasis area.

Please note: This advertisement is not for a specific role but for various temporary faculty opportunities within Clemson University’s Department of Performing Arts as they become available.

This part-time and/or temporary full-time opportunity to teach one or more courses is available as needed. Courses may be offered in spring, summer, and/or fall terms and one or more modalities and locations. The start date varies according to departmental teaching needs. The areas of content expertise for teaching at the undergraduate level required but not limited to may include:

• Theatre Appreciation
• Directing
• Set Design
• Music Appreciation
• Vocal or Instrument Lessons
• Audio Technology
• Lighting Design

The Performing Arts degree at Clemson University is a nationally distinctive degree that integrates the technology, performance, production, theory, and history of the performing arts into a unified program of study that prepares students for careers in many aspects of the arts including theatre, music and audio technology. The Department of Performing Arts occupies the Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The Brooks Center is an 87,000 square foot educational/performance building that includes classrooms, rehearsal halls, offices, and supporting spaces.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the secondary or college level
• Provide evidence of research and/or creative work and is conversant in performing arts and contemporary professional practices along with expertise in content aligned with a departmental program area or areas, and recent professional acting and/or directing, audio technology or musical instruction and/or performance experience
• Desire to stay current and relevant in area of practice
• Commitment to and interest in diverse student recruitment

Application Instructions

Clemson University uses Interfolio for the electronic submission of application materials. Application materials should be submitted to:

https://apply.interfolio.com/183940

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Applications materials should include the following:

1) Cover letter indicating interest

2) Curriculum Vitae

Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The department chair or program director will contact applicants withadditionalquestions or needs ifrequired. Part-time visiting lecturer positions will be filled prior to the start of each term. All applicants will remain in the pool indefinitely unless they request to have their application removed from the pool.

Inquiries about these opportunities should be made to the Chair of theDepartment of Performing Arts, Linda Dzuris at ldzuris@clemson.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.