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Lecturer AY - Theater and New Dance

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Pomona, CA, United States


Temporary Faculty Pool
Department: Theatre & New Dance
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Position
The Temporary Faculty Pool is continuously open, and positions are 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 the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student‑centered to teach in the following subject areas:

Acting

Dance

Theatrical design

Theatre, dance or film history

Responsibilities
Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses and be offered in face‑to‑face, synchronous, asynchronous and/or hybrid modalities.

Required Qualifications

A terminal degree in Theatre, Dance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success and the educational goals of the program

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching

Salary and Benefit Information
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677

Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224

Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523

Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

How To Apply
A complete application must include:

Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)

Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)

Three professional references with names and email addresses

Disclosures
Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out Of State Employment
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure‑line faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter
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.

International Candidates
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

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