Professor of Theater (Technical Theater) (Full-time, Tenure-track)

Teach a variety of lower division courses including Introduction to Theater, Stagecraft, Stage Lighting, Introduction to Theater Design, Sound for Theater and Introduction to Stage Management.

Professor of Theater (Technical Theater) (Full-time, Tenure-track)
Mt. San Antonio College
Term:10 months/year
Salary:Initial placement, $65,837- $98,256 annually

Application Procedure:

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST ) on March 15, 2019 are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application
2. A cover letter addressing how duties & responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications are met;
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position;
4. A minimum of three (3) current letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation or any of the required documents);
5. Submit a portfolio file containing 12 to 20 images of your creative work in lighting design, set design and/or sound design. This could include renderings, photographs and/or CAD drawings, as appropriate for revealing your design. To submit the portfolio: in one of the “optional other document” sections of the application site either submit a link to an online portfolio meeting the above specifications or upload a PDF portfolio fitting the specifications (file size limited to 9 MB);
6. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts; AND
7. https://www.mtsac.edu/hr/pdf/faculty_equivalency_form.pdf: All candidates not holding the stated minimum qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency, must complete this form to be considered.

Health and Welfare:

The College contributes $12,159 toward annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.
The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and MetLife Social Security Alternative Plan.
*Subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach a variety of lower division courses including Introduction to Theater, Stagecraft, Stage Lighting, Introduction to Theater Design, Sound for Theater and Introduction to Stage Management
2. Design set, lights and/or sound for up to five productions per year
3. Serve as technical director for up to five productions per year
4. Participate in curriculum development, serve on College committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program, and participate in appropriate professional development activities
5. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities, College policies, division policies and department policies
6. Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees
7. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions
8. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract

Required Qualifications:

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. A Master’s or Master of Fine Arts in Drama/Theater Arts/Performance; OR
2. A Bachelor’s or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama/Theater/Performance AND Master’s in Comparative Literature, English, Communication Studies, Speech, Literature, or Humanities; OR
3. The equivalent (must attach an https://www.mtsac.edu/hr/pdf/faculty_equivalency_form.pdf), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential AND transcripts must be submitted with the application.)
5. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students
6. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Evidence of experience teaching
2. Evidence of experience designing in professional and/or college theater
3. Evidence of experience as a technical director in professional and/or college theater

License(s) and Other Requirements:

Employees may periodically be required to operate a vehicle that necessitates possession of a valid California driver’s license. Such employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Equivalencies:

All candidates not holding the stated minimum qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency, must complete the Equivalency Determination Supplemental Form to be considered.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month contract position that begins in the 2019-20 academic year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees – The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: https://www.mtsac.edu/safety/pdf/asr_2018.pdf

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Special Notes:

Please note: A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

TRAVEL POLICY : Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be covered by the College. Expectations will be that the candidate finds the most cost effective travel in regards to air, bus, train, car and hotel. Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate. Travel reimbursement claims must be submitted no later than 30 days following the interview date and it may take up to 30 days for reimbursement

THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISTRICT WILL NOT SPONSOR ANY VISA APPLICATIONS .

Foreign Transcripts

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA . This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Inquiries/Contact:

Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, teaching demonstrations, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the President/CEO and/or Vice President of Instruction for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources, needs, and Board of Trustees’ approval. The starting date will be determined following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applications

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to complete and submit your application for this position.

Letters of Recommendation

The required letters of recommendation are not required to be confidential but if your reference prefers to send a confidential letter, please follow these instructions and notify your reference directly. To obtain a confidential letter of recommendation, you must enter the reference’s name and email address in the fields provided under the “Confidential References” section of the application.

NOTICE : In order for your reference to receive an email with a link to attach a confidential reference letter, you must complete your application and reach the status of “Under Review by HR”. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status well in advance of the deadline to provide your reference ample time to attach the letter.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure that all required and any optional documents are attached by no later than 11:59 PM PST of the initial screening date shown on the job posting

EEO Policy:

It is the policy of Mt. San Antonio College that harassment is prohibited and that all persons shall receive equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, age (over 40), medical condition (cancer), mental disability, physical disability (including HIV & AIDS), marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran Status. This nondiscrimination policy covers Family and Medical Care Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Contact the Office of Human Resources if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process at 909.274.4225.

Mt. San Antonio College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Conflict of Interest

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

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Executive Director – Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

The Executive Director (ED) of the Center will report directly to Boise State University’s Chief Financial Officer, who reports directly to the President of the University. The ED will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Center.

Organization
The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts (Center) on the campus of Boise State University is the premier performance venue for arts, culture, and world-class entertainment in Idaho, fulfilling an important role in the state’s unique identity, quality of life, and economy. Coined by its founders, Harry and Velma Morrison, as “The Peoples’ Theatre,” more than 160,000 individuals visit the Center annually for approximately 160 events. The Center is consistently ranked by Pollstar as one of the top 100 theatres for worldwide ticket sales as well as one of the most frequented university venues in the nation in its size category. 

The Center is integral to Boise State’s mission to provide arts education and enhance cultural opportunities throughout the region. It presents a diverse range of artistic programming, including the only professional Broadway touring series in Idaho, the Velma V. Morrison Family Theatre Series, and summer camp and performance experiences for youth. As a place where artistic growth is nurtured and experimentation is valued, the Center also provides performance space for local artists and institutions that have developed their work specifically for the surrounding region and community, including the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, and Opera Idaho. The university’s theatre, music, and dance departments also utilize the Center facilities extensively for rehearsal and performance. 

As an auxiliary unit of Boise State, the Center currently operates on an internal annual budget of approximately $2 million. Annual gross revenues, including gross ticket sales, can reach approximately $8 million. Ninety percent of total annual operating revenue is derived from earned sources, including rental fees and ticket sales. The balance of the Center’s revenue comes from contributed sources, including the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Morrison Center Volunteers, general community support, and university support for certain programs and capital improvements. The Center has also established reserves to fund future capital projects. It has a staff of 14 full-time equivalent employees, hundreds of part-time employees, and more than 450 volunteers who provide approximately 29,000 hours of community service annually. 

The 2,000-seat Center, with its 10-story stage house, is a significant architectural feature at the west end of the Boise State campus. The academic wing of the structure is home to the Music and Theatre Arts Departments. The Center was officially named a Cultural Ambassador for the City of Boise in 2018. 

Boise State University 
Boise State University is a public university located on the edge of downtown Boise along the south bank of the Boise River. Originally founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, the university became an independent institution in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master’s degrees since 1965. 

Boise State is classified as a doctoral research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university offers degrees in 190 fields of study. In the fall of 2018, Boise State had a record enrollment of 25,540 students from more than 60 countries and welcomed the largest first-year class in school history for the third year in a row. It is the largest public institution of higher education in the state of Idaho and has the largest graduate school in the state. Among the fun facts about Boise State: it is the only school in the country that offers a master’s degree in Raptor Biology and is recognized as one of the top three universities in the country for outdoor adventure and fly fishing, where one can hook a trout in the shadow of the Morrison Center. 

Community
Boise, Idaho, inspires superlatives as one of the best river towns in America (Outside magazine), hottest music cities in America (The Atlantic), fittest towns of the West (Sunset magazine), best cities for raising a family (Forbes), top ten cities for buying a house (Business Insider), and many more. In 2018 Forbes named Boise first among America’s fastest growing cities.

As the capital of Idaho, Boise is the third largest city in the Pacific Northwest, with a metropolitan statistical area population of just more than 700,000 people. Boise is a hub of commerce, innovation, government, and industry and is the headquarters for several major companies, including Albertsons, Micron Technology, Inc., WinCo Foods, Inc., J.R. Simplot Company, Lamb Weston, and Boise Cascade Company. The metropolitan area’s six school districts include several K-12 schools that regularly top lists for effectively preparing students for college. Additionally, the College of Western Idaho is the fastest growing community college in the United States, serving more than 28,000 students annually. 

In addition to the Center and the local arts organizations that perform there, Boise is home to the Boise Art Museum, Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Idaho Historical Museum, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival, among many other arts and culture organizations. Sports lovers can enjoy the Boise Hawks (affiliate of the MLB Colorado Rockies), the Idaho Steelheads (affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars), and a variety of sports from the Boise State Broncos. With mild winters and dry summers, outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt, which is accessible from the Morrison Center. Boise is known as one of the best biking cities in America. Within a 45-minute drive of the city, adventurers can float the Payette and Boise River systems, ski at Bogus Basin, climb more than 500 sport and traditional routes, and mountain bike on hundreds of miles of trails, and more.

Sources: boise.org; boisechamber.org; boisestate.edu; bvep.org

Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) of the Center will report directly to Boise State University’s Chief Financial Officer, who reports directly to the President of the University. The ED will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Center. This individual will work with University leadership on the development and implementation of strategies designed to help the Center achieve its programmatic and financial goals within an operating plan and budget formally approved by Boise State. The ED will maintain a high professional profile at the university, in the community, and at regional and national cultural presenting organizations, building relationships to benefit the Center and Boise State in terms of finances, audience development, and local, regional, and national visibility. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Programming and Strategic Planning

• Oversee all activities that impact the use and rental of the Center, maintaining an overall vision for quality programs that reflect positively on the Center’s brand.
• Cultivate relationships with various users to ensure a supportive environment that encourages their continued use of the facility.
• Partner with producers to bring a wide selection of entertainment, including Broadway touring, family, and educational programs, while collaborating with Boise State departments and local arts organizations to create synergies and support mutual goals.
• Plan, schedule, contract, and evaluate a diverse array of programming activities.
• Develop, implement, and update a strategic plan for the Center, consistent with the Boise State strategic plan, articulating mission, values, and goals as the foundation for program and facility development.
• Continually reinforce a business model that generates a substantial portion of the Center’s revenue from operating as an effective presenter and landlord.

Institutional Visibility and Community Relations

• Act as the public face and voice of the Center, providing leadership locally, regionally, and nationally in the broader arts and cultural community on behalf of the Center and Boise State.
• Develop substantial ties to the university and other leaders in the community.
• Work collaboratively with the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Morrison Center Volunteers, and principal university stakeholders to extend the Center’s reach into communities of potential influence, support, and need.
• Advocate for and engage with the regional arts and culture community, identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership while cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with faculty and university departments, with the goal of increasing campus and community involvement.
• Devise and execute strategies to identify stakeholders and define how key messages will be delivered in order to maximize visibility, brand, and broader and deeper community participation in the Center’s programs.

Fiscal Management and Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Center to ensure audiences, artists, donors, volunteers, staff, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders have an exceptional experience every time they interact with the organization.
• Carefully manage the Center’s growth and financial resources in order to protect its stability and maintain an ongoing balanced budget.
• Create a positive and rewarding work environment in order to attract and retain skilled employees.
• Facilitate programs and activities to meaningfully engage and recognize volunteers.
• Ensure a focus on facility and equipment maintenance and improvement, safety management, environmental policy, and contractual compliance.
• Confirm that organizational policies, systems, controls, and procedures are in alignment with the Center’s mission and values and are regularly reviewed for efficiency and effectiveness.

Traits and Characteristics
The next ED will be a diplomatic, energetic, and collaborative leader who values service to and engagement with the Center’s many university and community stakeholders. This versatile individual will be a strategic and practical thinker with an entrepreneurial instinct, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for and sophisticated understanding of the performing arts. 

Other key competencies include:

• Stakeholder Focus – The commitment to the satisfaction of patrons, resident organizations, university stakeholders, staff, donors, and volunteers, with a high value on multiple stakeholder needs.
• Leadership and Personal Accountability – The capacity to organize and motivate other people with a sense of purpose and direction while being accountable for personal and professional actions.
• Negotiation – The ability to listen to many points of view, identify and understand needs and issues, and facilitate agreements.
• Time and Priority Management – The dexterity to balance timelines and desired outcomes, effectively manage difficulties and delays, and prioritize tasks to stay on schedule.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) plus a minimum of seven to 10 years of increasing responsibility in the programming and/or management of a multidisciplinary performing arts facility serving a variety of user groups. Prior experience in a higher education setting is beneficial. Candidates must also possess a deep working knowledge of the presenting field and strong ties to its principals on a national level. Business and financial acumen, experience in facility management, and strong communication skills are required. Qualified applicants must have proven effectiveness in team cultivation, staff development, and collaboration with groups of arts leaders and organizations in the facilitation of a creative environment.

Compensation and Benefits
The Center provides compensation and benefits (including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays) that are competitive with similar positions throughout the United States.

Applications and Inquiries
Please submit a letter and resume with a summary of accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred) to:

Ms. Rebekah Lambert
Senior Vice President
Arts Consulting Group
818 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 236 
Portland, OR 97204-2405 
Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 207
Email MorrisonCenter@ArtsConsulting.com

The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply.

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