Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Theatre & Dance/Theatre Program (AY 26/27)
About the role
The Theatre and Dance Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obisco, California invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Theatre. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026 - 2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Teaching courses such as: Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, Improvised Narratives, American Theatre and/or Topics in Diversity on the American Stage, World Drama, Rehearsal and Performance, Music Direction and Vocal Coaching, Stage Management, Production Management, Sound Design and Engineering, and Technologies in Design and Technical Production.
Requirements
- Theatre Arts related Bachelor's degree and/or professional equivalent experience is a minimum requirement for those teaching activity or lab sections.
- Candidates for lecture classes must have at least a Master's degree in theatre-related studies (e.g., MA, MFA) and/or lifetime equivalent experience.
Qualifications
- Preference will be given to those with university-level teaching experience.
- Ph.D. in Theatre Arts or Performance Studies preferred for lecture and seminar sections.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
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
Schedule
Not specified.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
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. 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.
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.
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.
To Apply
- Please attach: A cover letter
- A resume/cv
- A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
- A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught.
- Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.
- Copies of letters from the people listed by applicants.
- Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness, if available.
Review Date
May 1, 2026 and continues throughout the 26 - 27 academic year.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact the Theatre and Dance Department by phone at (805) 756-1465 or by email at thtrdanc@calpoly.edu.