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Five Towns College is a coeducational, independent institution of higher education that serves the cause of music, media, teacher preparation and the performing arts. Founded in 1972, the College is located on a beautiful 40-acre suburban campus in Dix Hills, Long Island, NY.
Through its seven academic divisions, the College offers degree programs from the associate through the doctoral level. Approximately 1,000 men and women are matriculated and approximately 200 reside on campus. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and its programs are registered with the New York State Education Department. Programs for the initial and advanced preparation of classroom teachers are nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
In addition to the specific requirements of each academic post listed below, all candidates seeking appointment must possess outstanding general education skills, including oral and written communication, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis and reasoning, technological competency, and information literacy. Candidates must also demonstrate a disposition that supports a diverse and creative community of scholars and artists. Additional information about Five Towns College and copies of current course catalogs are contained on this website.
The College announces that the following vacancies exist or are anticipated. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online at the FTC Career Services page. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by the posted closing date.
See all open postions below:
Musical Theatre & Dance Instructor Residing on L.I.
Adjunct / Possible Full-Time Position
Application Due: Open until filled.
Category: Faculty -Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre and Dance.
Type: Full or Part-Time Adjunct
We are an accredited college with an award-winning Theatre Division that offers a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts. Our intent is to prepare students as working performers in the professional world. Students have the opportunity to learn all aspects of theatre from working professionals. Admission to the division is by audition only.
Located in central Long Island, we are less than an hour from Manhattan, off the Long Island Expressway. The campus is accessible by bus or train.
Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon registration.
Position Summary:
Seeking a Musical Theatre Instructor who lives on Long Island and who can stage and direct musical theatre productions, as well as teach:
- *Acting classes
- *Musical acting and musical history classes
- *Possibly, choreography for Musical Theatre productions
- *Possibly, classes in stage movement.
Other Desirable Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications: Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work collegially within a liberal arts setting.
Preferred qualifications: M.F.A. in Musical Theatre; experience in stage movement/dance; and teaching at the university/college level, with substantial professional experience.
Application Process:
E-mail a cover letter and a résumé to employ@ftc.edu. There is usually no contact with applicants unless they are selected for an interview. In that event, you will be contacted by the head of the Theatre Arts Division. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. EEO.