Lecturer - TA -Camera Acting; Fall

Position Overview

• Day/Time:
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00–2:50 pm
• Modality:
  In-person
• College:
  College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Department:
  School of Arts – Theatre Department
• Position:
  Lecturer – Academic Year (Part‑time)
• Semester:
  Fall 2026

The Theatre Department at California State University San Marcos is seeking a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach TA 307:
On‑Camera Acting. Successful candidates must have university teaching experience and an MFA or equivalent professional experience. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Provides hands‑on experience in acting for film and television. Students will work in various genres (e.g., commercials, romantic comedy, drama, etc.) and discuss acting techniques as they apply to film performance through practical projects, reading, written assignments and critiques.

• Master of Fine Arts in Theatre/Acting
• At least 3 years of experience working with university students
• Current website portfolio

• Professional acting/directing experience
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to serving a diverse campus community

Anticipated hiring salary range: $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month (Lecturer A – AY). Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, employees must perform CSU‑related work in California. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.