The College of Southern Idaho seeks a dynamic education generalist to teach theatre, first-year experience, and other general education courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats. This position will report to both the Arts and Humanities and General Education and Assessment Departments. The instructor will be expected to direct a minimum of two major productions each academic year, as well as to develop and maintain strong relationships with local high school programs and to actively participate in recruiting new students. Specific teaching duties can include a combination of the following: beginning and intermediate acting, stagecraft, lighting, theatre appreciation, theatre history, Introduction to General Education (CSI’s first-year experience course), as well as other general education courses in related disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a minimum semester credit load (15-16 hours) of courses (or equivalent) in accordance with the descriptions published in the CSI catalog.
• Devote a full-time work week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by college policy, and bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor any conditions which might affect employment.
• Devise and utilize outcomes assessment measures.
• Participate fully in all departmental, program-level, and college-level assessment activities.
• Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
• Provide current copies of course syllabi to chairperson each semester.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with and advise students.
• Participate in faculty development to improve professional effectiveness including the August Learning Lab as well as a first year on-boarding process.
• Participate in instructional evaluation processes.
• Attend department meetings and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Theatre, or a closely related field
• Broad knowledge and skills across multiple areas of education
• Demonstrated commitment to the importance of general education
• Demonstrated success in instruction at the secondary and/or post-secondary level
• Successful experience directing major theatrical productions at the secondary or post-secondary level
• Demonstrated experience with set design and construction and with lighting design
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and collaborative attitude
• Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across various skill levels and a commitment to mentoring educators in a dual credit environment.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the varied backgrounds of community college students.
• Develop and maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with members of the department, administration, staff and students.

Required Application Materials:

All applicants should provide:

• A cover letter addressing the candidate’s ability to succeed in this position
• A digital portfolio of professional or educational theatre work either uploaded to this site or provided as a link in your cover letter
• A current CV
• Contact information for three professional references
• Three professional reference letters may be uploaded with the required application materials

Additional Information

• Tuition assistance for yourself and your immediate family here at CSI, reciprocal agreements for tuition assistance for you at Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University.
• Free Gym/Recreation center membership for you and your family.
• Discounted athletic events.
• Discounted Herrett Center events and shows.
• Medical – Select Health
• Dental – Delta Dental/Willamette
• Vision – Ameritas/VSP
• Retirement plan with the following contribution rates.
  • Employee Contribution: 6.97%
  • Employer Contribution: 11.96%

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of academic writing conventions, research methodologies, and citation styles (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago)
• Familiarity with best practices in writing instruction, tutoring, and adult education
• Understanding of how to locate, evaluate, and use academic resources effectively, including library databases and open-access materials
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback on student writing and guide students through the research process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in accessible ways
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks, tracking student progress, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Support the University’s Mission and Values in their role