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Job Description
The Department of Music and Drama invites applications for an Instructor position in Theater/Drama. The position includes teaching courses in Theater/Drama as well as courses in the General Education program. Responsibilities include teaching Introduction to Acting, Theatre Appreciation, and related Theatre and Communication courses (one or more of the following: Acting for the Camera, Corporate Communication, Technical Theatre, Interactive Media, Voice and Diction, Script Analysis), as well as General Education courses, particularly Public Speaking and other courses as appropriate. The successful candidate will also direct and produce at least one play per year. Experience with Musical Theatre is an asset. The selected applicant is expected to be a flexible team player and remain current in teaching practices and international trends. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective use of classroom media and technology are expected. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate classes to majors and non-majors of diverse cultural backgrounds and serve on faculty committees.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in theater/drama; doctorate/ABD is preferred.
Experience:
- Experience teaching drama courses and general education courses.
Job Details
Job Title
Instructor - Music and Drama
Job Country
Kuwait
Job City
Hawali
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full-time faculty
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Residence Location
Kuwait
Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.