Temporary Faculty Pool, Theatre Arts

Position Description

Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool of part‑time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH seeks candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

The mission of the Department of Theatre & Dance is to engage students in active self‑expression through appreciation of the arts as a cultural reflection. The combined arts of theatre enable students to develop production and performance skills that enrich their lives and train them for careers in related fields. The curriculum emphasizes social consciousness, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, preparing students for success in a pluralistic society.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, with positions filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available.

Teach assigned lower and upper‑division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Courses may include all levels of acting, theatrical design and technology, and related theatre courses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level with evidence of strong teaching.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MFA in Theatre or a related discipline and prior college‑level teaching experience, including relevant industry experience.

Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Initial rank and salary for the lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $4,530–$6,056
• Lecturer B: $5,405–$11,994
• Lecturer C: $6,190–$13,172
• Lecturer D: $7,794–$13,797

The comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental plans, fee‑waiver options for spouses or domestic partners and dependents, access to campus child‑care, and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system, with optional tax‑sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information.
• One‑page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement.
• Three references with contact information.
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment).
• For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded foreign terminal degrees. The certification validates foreign studies…