Theatre Lecturer: History, Design & Production

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Job no:

554758

Work type:

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

Categories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Teaching Responsibilities
In the area of Theatre History or Performance Studies, primary teaching responsibilities may include teaching lower division General Education Area C/3A courses, such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History I, and Theatre History II, with potential opportunity to teach additional courses within expertise pending departmental need.

In the area of Technical Production and Technical Direction, primary teaching responsibilities may include TH 1155 Mainstage Production, TH 2230 Stagecraft I, TH 2255 Technology in Theatrical Design and Technical Production, TH 3330 Stagecraft II, and other design/technical production courses related to expertise, such as TH 2250 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting, TH 2295 Foundations in Theatrical Design, TH 4430 Scenic Design, or TH 4470/71 Select Topics/Lab (to become a regular offering within program curriculum), as well as the independent performance of standard projects related to technical production.

Initial Rank and Salary
Initial rank and salary for 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 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-$15,221

Required Qualifications

Theatre Arts related Master of Arts and/or professional equivalent experience is a minimum requirement for those teaching activity or lab sections.

Candidates for lecture classes must have an advanced degree (MA, MFA, Ph.D.) in Theatre Arts centered and/or related studies.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with university-level teaching experience.

Experience developing inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum.

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Special Conditions
All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Current employees offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

About the Department
The Theatre and Dance Department is part of the College of Liberal Arts and provides educational opportunities for majors in Theatre, minors in Dance, and in both areas for students from all other campus disciplines.

Contact Information
For questions, please contact the Theatre and Dance Department by phone at (805) 756-1465 or by email at bphealy@calpoly.edu

Application Deadline
Applications close: June 22, 2026.

Visa Sponsorship
Cal Poly’s ability to sponsor employment-based visas will depend on institutional priorities, budget availability, and current federal regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants should not expect that such sponsorship will be offered.

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