Part-Time Faculty: DRA 321.2 Advanced Voice/Verse - Accents & Dialects (Spring 2027)

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 321: Advanced Voice Verse: Accents and Dialects, a three-credit hour course, during the Spring semester 2027.

The Department of Drama seeks an instructor to design and teach a course in Dialects, focusing on accent acquisition and the practical application of dialect work within acting. The successful candidate will bring both technical expertise in phonetics/accent training and a strong grounding in dramatic literature, curating course materials that reflect a diverse group of artists and traditions.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and five plus years' experience teaching accents and dialects to drama students.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in accent/dialect acquisition and instruction (e.g., training in IPA, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, or comparable methodology)
• Professional or academic experience teaching dialects for actors
• Strong knowledge of dramatic literature across diverse cultural and linguistic traditions
• MFA or equivalent professional experience in acting, voice, or a related discipline preferred
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills in a studio/classroom setting

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course curriculum covering accent acquisition techniques and dialect work as applied to acting
• Select and incorporate dramatic materials representing a diverse range of artists and voices
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to student actors on dialect technique
• Assess student progress in both technical accuracy and dramatic application of dialects
• Collaborate with Drama faculty to ensure alignment with broader acting curriculum and program goals.
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.
• You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

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Tools/Equipment

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Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.