Full-Time Lecturer AY - Theatre (26/27)
About The Position
The Theatre and Dance Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, invites applicants for two full-time lecturer positions of Theatre. Areas of expertise include: Theatre History, Performance Studies, Technical Production, and/or Technical Direction, to begin August 17, 2026. This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of an extension to a third. In the area of Theatre History or Performance Studies, primary teaching responsibilities may include: teaching lower division General Education Area C/3A courses, such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History I, and Theatre History II, with potential opportunity to teach additional courses within expertise pending departmental need. In the area of Technical Production, and Technical Direction, primary teaching responsibilities may include: TH 1155 Mainstage Production, TH 2230 Stagecraft I, TH 2255 Technology in Theatrical Design and Technical Production, TH 3330 Stagecraft II, and other design / technical production courses related to expertise, such as TH 2250 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting, TH 2295 Foundations in Theatrical Design, TH 4430 Scenic Design, or TH 4470/71 Select Topics/Lab (to become a regular offering within program curriculum), as well as the independent performance of standard projects related to technical production.
Requirements
- Theatre Arts related Masters of Art and/or professional equivalent experience is a minimum requirement for those teaching activity or lab sections.
- Candidates for lecture classes must have an advanced degree (MA, MFA, Ph.D.) in Theatre Arts centered and/or related studies.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Nice To Haves
- University-level teaching experience.
- Experience developing inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum.
- Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
- Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Teaching lower division General Education Area C/3A courses, such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History I, and Theatre History II.
- Teaching additional courses within expertise pending departmental need.
- Teaching TH 1155 Mainstage Production, TH 2230 Stagecraft I, TH 2255 Technology in Theatrical Design and Technical Production, TH 3330 Stagecraft II.
- Teaching other design / technical production courses related to expertise, such as TH 2250 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting, TH 2295 Foundations in Theatrical Design, TH 4430 Scenic Design, or TH 4470/71 Select Topics/Lab.
- Independent performance of standard projects related to technical production.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
