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Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre; Academic Year 26

Job in Arcata, Humboldt County, California, 95522, USA
Listing for: Humboldt State University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Music & Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor, University Professor, Academic
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Music & Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre (Academic Year 26/27)

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- Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre (Academic Year 26/27)
Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre (Academic Year 26/27)

Job no: 555221
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre Temporary Faculty Pool

The Dance, Music, and Theatre department offers the following concentrations and degree options:

The department offers a BA degree with Concentrations in Music Studies, Applied Music (Performance/Composition), and Music Teacher Preparation. We teach piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral instruments. Ensembles include Choirs, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Humboldt Symphony, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. See the Music Program website for more information:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The department offers a BA degree in Theatre Arts, as well as a Minor. See the Theatre Program website for more information:/

Courses/Areas of Specialization

Dance courses offered by the department include Modern, Ballet, Jazz, African Dance, Tap Dance, Dance Science, Choreography, Mexican Folklórico, Middle Eastern Dance and more.

Music courses offered by the department include Listening to the Movies, Music Appreciation, Ensembles, studio lessons, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music in World Culture, Music History, and others.

Theatre courses offered by the department include Storytelling, Design and Production, Performance, History and Theory, and more.

Degree
:

B.A. in appropriate field is required
. An earned M.F.A. in an appropriate field will be given preference.

Experience
:
Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work experience related to the appropriate field is required
. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within the program and stated goals of the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre.

Music

Degree
:
For most Music courses, a Bachelor's degree with advanced-level studies relevant to the courses being taught is required.

For the courses listed below:
The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, with advanced-level studies relevant to the courses being taught. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree or Doctorate specifically in Music Theory, Composition, Musicology, or Music Education.

  • MUS 214 Theory I
  • MUS 215 Theory II
  • MUS 314 Theory III
  • MUS 315 Theory IV
  • MUS 319 Elementary Music Methods
  • MUS 320 Composition:
    Film Scoring
  • MUS 320C Composition:
    Electronic Music
  • MUS 324 Contemporary Composition
  • MUS 326 Counterpoint
  • MUS 334 Fundamentals of Conducting
  • MUS 338 Vocal & Instrumental Scoring
  • MUS 348 Music History:
    Antiquity to 1750
  • MUS 349 Music History: 1750 to Present
  • MUS 384 Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature
  • MUS 386 Teaching of Applied Music
  • MUS 387 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature
  • MUS 455 Secondary Music Methods

Please check with the department for a complete list of available course assignments for the academic year.

Theatre

Degree
: M.A. in appropriate field is generally required, however B.A. plus teaching experience will be considered for select courses. Please check with the department regarding availability of those courses.

Preference will be given to candidates holding a M.F.A. or Ph.D. in the appropriate field.

Experience
:
Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work related to the appropriate field is required
. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within program and stated goals of Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre.

Position Type: Lecturer
Availability: As needed
First Review Date:Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The full-time (15 weighted teaching units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules below are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six (6) monthly payments for each full semester.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range.

The University
:
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to…

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