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Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary - NHSI Theatre Arts Core Faculty
Hours: This is a full-time position (a variety of hours depending on need)

Pay: Contract position (To be discussed)

Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 6/21/2023
Approximate end date: 7/29/2023

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Temporary - NHSI Theatre Arts Core Faculty for the Evanston campus. This is a 7-day per week position for the 5-week program.

Temporary Job Description:

This position is for the National High School Institute (colloquially known as The Cherub program)

located at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

Day-to-day responsibilities include teaching and supervising students, implementing academic program activities, mentoring undergraduate Faculty Associates, attending staff meetings and helping to address staff and student questions and concerns. The Faculty maintains and fosters high standards of professional conduct, managing the safety and supervision of students through enforcement of NHSI policies and procedures. All candidates must possess and demonstrate an interest in the artistic, academic, social and emotional growth of high school students, serve as mature and positive role models for students, and exhibit a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching classes in Acting or Voice and Movement
• Electives based on teacher qualifications and interest
• Possibly teaching Performance Theory, or Text Analysis
  • Attend program orientation (June 21st through June 25th, 2023)
  • Attend Weekly Faculty Meetings during 5 week program
  • Follow all NHSI rules and regulations concerning staff conduct, appropriate dress, program procedures, and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook
  • Be knowledgeable of administrative policies and University procedures
  • Please note that this is not a typical "summer camp" job or teaching artist position -but a 24/7 commitment where Faculty members are expected to be available when classes are in session, for field trips, for performances, and for special events, such as a faculty recital, end of summer banquet and student assessments.

Qualifications Required:

•             Master's Degree in Theatre, or bachelor’s degree in Theatre with equivalent professional work

•             At least two years of experience in professional theatre environment

•             Experience teaching high school students

•             Self-motivated, strong work ethic and commitment to collaborative work

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted through March 6, 2023

To apply go to:

Go to www.nhsi.northwestern.edu and scroll down the home page to Job Opportunities

Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
  

About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

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