Adjunct Instructors for Theatre Program
Elmira College is a private liberal arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies.
The Elmira College Theatre Program offers a major and a minor in theatre. Our facilities include a 400-seat proscenium and a 120-seat flexible theatre, a rehearsal hall, and a dance studio. We produce two shows per year, one play and one musical.
The Elmira College Theatre Program is creating a pool of qualified part-time lecturers for various courses for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond. The ideal candidate will have extensive professional experience in their field, an aptitude for working with young people from varied backgrounds, and a bachelors degree. College teaching experience is preferred.
Courses that may be available in the future depending on program need include but are not limited to:
• Stage Costume and Make-up • Playwriting • Directing • Scenic Design • Lighting Design • Musical Theatre • Theatre History • Voice and Movement
We are also seeking candidates for potential directing positions; we produce one play and one musical per school year.
COMPENSATION: $900/credit This position is non-benefit eligible.
TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit:
a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names of three references to schalmers@elmira.edu.
Any questions about the position should be sent to schalmers@elmira.edu.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.