Adjunct – Special Effects Makeup and Theatre Makeup

Job Position(s): Adjunct - Special Effects Makeup and Theatre Makeup

Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA is hiring an Adjunct instructor for Special Effects Makeup and Theatre Makeup. This role covers hands-on instruction in makeup artistry for film, television, and theatrical production, teaching students the practical techniques that translate directly to professional sets and stages. It suits a working makeup artist or department head with real industry credits who wants to pass that knowledge on without leaving the field.

About the Role

This adjunct position sits within the performing arts and film curriculum at Harrisburg Area Community College, where students are developing the foundational skills needed to enter film and television production as makeup artists. Teaching runs on a semester basis, so your schedule can flex around existing industry work. A typical class day involves demonstrating techniques, guiding students through hands-on application, and assessing work against defined course learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop course materials and assessments aligned to the learning outcomes and catalog description for special effects makeup and theatre makeup coursework.
• Submit syllabi to the department chair for review and approval before each semester begins, then distribute approved syllabi to support staff by the stated deadline.
• Instruct students in makeup artistry techniques that apply across theatrical production, on-camera work, and special effects for film and television production.
• Maintain one office hour per week per three-credit course assigned, and respond to student questions within two business days.
• Record attendance, submit midterm and final grades, and flag student issues through the college early alert system within established deadlines.
• Participate in faculty assessment cycles, including submitting student work samples when requested for departmental review.

What You Bring

• A BFA in film or theatre with certification in makeup for film and television, or equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
• Demonstrated credits in makeup artistry across theatrical production, film sets, or television production environments.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred but not required.
• A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and completed PA Act 15 clearances, which must be presented at the time of hire.
• Familiarity with both stage and on-camera makeup demands, including special effects applications.

Why This Role

Harrisburg Area Community College serves one of the broadest student populations in Pennsylvania, and adjunct faculty here have a real effect on whether graduates enter film and television production ready to work. Compensation is no less than $1,442 per credit hour, and the semester-based schedule makes this workable alongside active industry commitments. For a makeup artist looking to build a teaching track without stepping away from the field, the Adjunct Special Effects Makeup and Theatre Makeup position at HACC is a practical fit.

Apply now for the Adjunct Special Effects Makeup and Theatre Makeup role at Harrisburg Area Community College and bring your on-set experience into the classroom.