Adjunct Faculty – Theatre and Musical Theatre

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Position Overview

The Department of Performing Arts at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Theatre and Musical Theatre for the fall semester beginning September 9, 2026 and the spring semester beginning January 25, 2027. This position is to teach a variety of courses in the BFA Acting curriculum.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BA or BFA in theatre, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• MFA in Acting
• Experience working with early-career professionals in theatre and/or musical theatre
• Experience teaching in a university.

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