SDSU College of Engineering is hiring: Department of Theatre, Television, & Film

Job Opportunities

Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

Job no: 556991

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San Diego

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Overview

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film in the College of Professional at San Diego State University is accepting applications for a part‑time lecturer pool. We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in:

• Acting
• Directing
• Choreography
• Musical Theatre
• Scenic Design
• Costume Design
• Lighting Design
• Sound & Projection Design
• Playwrighting
• Dramaturgy
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Film Production
• History & Critical Studies in Theatre, Television, and Film
• New Media Production (AR/VR)
• Editing

Appointment Details

Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time. Appointments from the part‑time pool are often made just before the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid‑August and ends late‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in any relevant areas of Theatre, Television, Film and New Media Production
• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience in area of expertise
• University teaching or relevant professional industry experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Salary Ranges

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Equal Opportunity Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete.

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 the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Applications

Applications are open until filled. For application inquiries, please email Director of Theatre, Television, & Film Stephen Brotebeck at sbrotebeck@sdsu.edu.