Improv Instructor - Pittsburgh

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles with Austin and Pittsburgh on its way.

The Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center is seeking knowledgeable, passionate instructors to teach its core improv curriculum. UCB teachers should be invested in creating a positive, constructive and inclusive learning environment for our students. UCB takes learning the craft of improv seriously but the courses should be fun and affirming experience for our students. The position reports to the Academic Director.

Flexible schedule: This position requires 3-9 hours per week. Our class sessions are 2.5 hours for online and 3 hours for in-person. 

Respsonsibilities:

●  Creating a welcoming, safe, inclusive and creative educational environment which maximizes students’ learning.

●  Delivering clear, concise, effective instructional activities and objectives in accordance with UCB’s approved curriculum and policies.

●  Managing student behavior in the classroom in accordance with UCB’s policies.

●  Completing student assessments at the end of each course in a timely manner

●  Recording and monitoring the attendance of students in a timely manner.

●  Completing all necessary training in UCB curriculum and pedagogy.

●  Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to administrative or curricular improvements of the Training Center.

●  Participating in various additional trainings as prescribed by the Training Center

●  Applicant must be familiar with UCB’s core improv curriculum and pedagogy

●  Applicant must have completed UCB’s core improv curriculum (Improv 101 - Improv 401) and read the UCB Improvisation Manual.

●  Minimum two years experience in improvisation, comedy, and/or theatre strongly preferred

●  Prior teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred

●  Proven ability to lead a group of adults, while maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students

●  Ability to deliver positive & constructive feedback to students in a supportive way

●  Effective written and oral communication skills

●  Professional and friendly demeanor

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus a short note detailing your experience.

- UCB is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.