Millersville University is accepting applications for a Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching ENTC 208:Entertainment Technology Practicum while serving as University Theatre Technical Director.

A complete application will include:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

The teaching assignment is to deliver ENTC208: Practicum while serving as the Technical Director for one department/University Theatre show per semester. On the instructional side the assignment includes: setting practicum’s learning objectives, and supervising, instructing and evaluating students in the context of a department/University Theatre show. On the Technical Directorship side the assignment includes: ensuring effective practical learning experience for the students, collaborating with the Entertainment Techology Support Manager, Director of Dramatics and the University Theatre Production Manager through pre-production, production, and post-production; providing direction and coordination of all technical areas (lights, sound, video, properties, costuming etc); generating construction drawings and facilitating scenic and properties build, installation, and strike of all scenic elements; attending production meetings, load-in, work calls, and technical rehearsals plus performances (as needed); instructing or assisting students as needed in order to complete all show elements.

ENTC 208: Practicum is described in the University catalog as: “students’ experiential learning through production of entertainment and events, including live entertainment technicians and designers: Scenic/Carpentry, Costume/Wardrobe, Properties, Lighting/Electric, Sound/Audio, Video, and other entertainment technology areas. Open to all majors. 1, 2, and 3 credit sections offered regularly. Pre/Co-Req: THEA 120 – Stagecraft. Requires permission of instructor through application or interview.”

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students. This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND /OR COMMUNITY :

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS :

Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

Located within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Communication and Theatre offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication with concentrations in Public Relations, Digital Communication and Cultural Studies, Journalism and Theatre; a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts Production; and a Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Technology. The Department also offers minors in Strategic Public Relations, Media Arts Production and Theatre.