Theatre and Dance - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Theatre And Dance
- Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of Theatre and Dance at CSU Fullerton invites applications for part-time lecturer positions in all areas of theatre and dance. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction in voice, theory, history, and various dance disciplines.

Part-time positions at CSUF may be eligible for a benefits package, depending on the assigned credit/unit load each semester.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers from which the department will draw as needs arise. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and are often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants should be prepared to accept assignments on short notice.

Required Qualifications

• A Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre or Dance
• Prior teaching experience at the university level
• Demonstrated ability to teach, engage, and work effectively with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

How To Apply

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words):
  This statement highlights the candidate's unique perspective on their past and current contributions, as well as their future goals for engaging with and supporting a diverse student population. It is intended to showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or their ability to foster an inclusive and supportive academic environment for all students.
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon appointment)
• Summary of Teaching Experience/Courses Taught

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing, as-needed basis. For questions regarding the position, please contact Kathryn Wilson, Department Chair, at katwilson.

The need for part-time faculty is greatest during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term typically begins in late August and concludes in mid-December, while the Spring term extends from mid-January through the end of May. On an occasional basis, part-time faculty appointments may also be made during Summer Session.

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are conducted by the department in accordance with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement (UPS) 210.070. These evaluations inform decisions regarding retention and eligibility for future teaching assignments.

All part-time faculty appointments are made at the Lecturer rank, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University (CSU) system and the California Faculty Association (CFA). Initial appointments are for one academic term.

Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Up to $6,221 per month, commensurate with qualifications

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary indicated above is prorated based on the number of units assigned and is paid in six monthly installments per semester. For a three-unit assignment, the typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to:

About The College And The Department

A Message From The Dean:

The College of the Arts is a destination of choice for students seeking the highest quality training in the visual and performing arts. We take great pride in our role as a college of regional focus with national impact: locally, the College serves as an academic and cultural resource for the community; nationally, our alumni contribute to the thriving creative economy as artists, educators, performers, and professionals.

We are leaders in arts education, marked by our continuous national accreditation in all four areas
- Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Part of this rich history of excellence is underscored by our faculty, who encourage the artistic achievement of their students in an academically rigorous environment that also celebrates their individuality.

The college is home to one of the largest theatre programs in the state with an emphasis in technical theatre, providing the industry with numerous workforce-ready theatre technicians. Our Visual Arts complex is home to one of only a few large, comprehensive art programs in the Cal State system, distinguishing itself from other campuses.

At Cal State Fullerton, our motto is "Titans reach higher." In the College of the Arts, not only do we reach higher, we reach forward to shape the future of the arts in new and…