Greenfield Community College Looking for Theater Faculty | Full Time, Tenure Track Position (MCCC/MTA Unit Position) Full Time

Company Description:

A REWARDING CAREER IN HIGHER EDUCATION AWAITS YOU AT GREENFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE!

As a NECHE accredited community college, GCC offers its students a wide variety of innovative programs. The college is known for its caring and supportive environment of faculty and staff dedicated to the success of its learners.

OUR MISSION

Greenfield Community College provides a high quality education to all who seek the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. With excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to teaching and learning together in an inclusive and caring environment, we empower all learners to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION

Greenfield Community College aspires to be an agent for a more equitable, just, vibrant, and resilient world through education.

GCC PERKS & BENEFITS:

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GCC employees are offered a competitive total compensation package, including but not limited to:

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Great Dental plans and Vision discounts
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Retirement Savings: State Employees’ Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Access to the Commonwealth’s Mass4You, employee assistance program

Job Description:

THEATER FACULTY POSITION

This is a full time, benefited, tenure track position.

BARGAINING UNIT/NON-UNIT:   MCCC

ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 2024

SALARY RANGE: Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary range is $52,970 – $71,369. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement provisions and candidates are therefore advised that it is unlikely the offered salary will be at or near the top of the range.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  

This full-time faculty position coordinates the Theater Liberal Arts Associate’s Degree option along with coordinating the related student productions each semester. The faculty role includes teaching, advising, learning outcomes assessment, year-end reporting, and involvement in shared governance. The faculty person also maintains articulations and positive working relationships with related four-year degree transfer programs.  

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach first and second year Theater courses;
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development and use student learning outcomes’ assessment results for program improvement;
• Provide academic advisement for students; 
• Serve as the departmental liaison to area colleges and universities on an ongoing basis;
• Maintain regular office hours; 
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative learning environment in and beyond the classroom; 
• Support student activities, clubs, etc. and oversee student theater production each semester;
• Demonstrate mutual respect and support for diversity;
• Remain current and professionally active in one’s field;
• Serve on college committees as elected or appointed as well as contribute to shared governance;
• Participate in regularly scheduled departmental, divisional, and college meetings as well as related evening events; and
• Perform other duties as assigned within the MCCC collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*:

• MFA in Theater or a related field
• Minimum two years of college teaching experience, preferably at the community college level, in a theater department
• Experience directing, organizing, and promoting student productions
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse abilities and academic, socioeconomic, and cultural composition of community college students, faculty, and staff;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with community college-level course and program development;
• Experience serving as a department chair in a theater or humanities department
• Experience in developing community partnerships and programming
• Experience with student academic advising
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the mission of the community college

*EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC  will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at [email protected] or by phone at 413-775-1313

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE: 

Greenfield Community College’s Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf

The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.

***Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. **

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” button.

You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.

From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for 5 professional references
• At least two sample syllabi from courses personally taught as well as a one-two page written philosophy statement about the focus and purpose of undergraduate Theater programs in a community college setting.

When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.

Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Please note GCC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Review of applications will begin with those received up to and including May 10, 2024.