All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Theatre InstructorInstitution:Inver Hills Community CollegeClassification Title:Community College FacultyBargaining Unit / Union:210: Minnesota State College FacultyCity:Inver Grove HeightsFLSA:Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:Part timeEmployment Condition:Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:$43,067.00 - $94,542.00Salary:$43,067 - $94,542 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE)
Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract (http://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf#page=61) , and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.
Job DescriptionInver Hills Community College seeks an Unlimited, Part-time (.6 FTE) Theatre Instructor to teach theatre courses, direct one production per year, and participate in key faculty roles for the Theatre Transfer Pathway, including curricular development and assessment.Faculty at Inver Hills Community College display a strong student focus with special attention to a range of learners, their beliefs, and positionalities. Successful candidates have experience directing college-level plays and excel in classroom and online asynchronous instruction.The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff.Appointment Start Date: August 20, 2025Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts, or
Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Theatre/Theatre Arts.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated excellence in, and an ongoing commitment to student centeredness in theatre direction and education. This includes:
Working effectively with marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, underrepresented religious groups, immigrant populations; people with disabilities and disabled communities; women; people with LGBTQIA+ identities and expressions; and people from economically oppressed backgrounds
Experience teaching first-generation, PSEO, and non-traditional students
Experience teaching core theatre courses including Introduction to Theatre, Acting I and II, and Script Analysis.
Experience teaching in a range of modalities including face-to-face and asynchronous online.
Experience directing college-level plays
Experience conducting curricular assessment
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Monday - Friday; Occasional weekends and evening for theatre productions.Telework (Yes/No)NoApplication Procedure:Please upload the following information with your application:
Transcript (Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.)
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)
Internal ApplicantsAll current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.External ApplicantsApplicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota StateContactIf you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@inverhills.edu or at 651-450-3371.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.AboutInver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) and Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.Benefits Information:At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.Desired Start Date:08-20-2025Position End Date:Open Date:01-06-2025Close Date:01-22-2025Posting Contact Name:Julia GlennPosting Contact Email:sn5879qw@minnstate.edu