Performance, Play and Design: Drama Lecturer Pool

University of California-Santa Cruz • Santa Cruz, CA

82d • $8,872 - $10,912

About The Position

The Performance, Play & Design Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications to the Theater Arts Program for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in the following areas: Acting/Directing, Playwriting, Dramatic Literature, Voice, and Theater of diversity. These courses are designed to meet campus general education requirements with the use of standard texts. Readers or teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor. Special attention will be given to persons with proven undergraduate teaching skills. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• MA or MFA (or equivalent foreign degree) in theater, performance or dance.
• Four years of equivalent professional experience with a record of performances and exhibitions in theater venues or alternative venues engaging the general public.
• Evidence of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals, web and/or book publications.

Nice To Haves

• Proven undergraduate teaching skills.
• Experience in teaching courses focusing on American ethnic or multicultural theater.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Acting/Directing, Playwriting, Dramatic Literature, Voice, and Theater of diversity.
• Supervise readers or teaching assistants assigned to assist in courses.
• Contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Programs to support employee work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree