Temporary Lecturer- Theatre & Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance, within the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in theatre and dance disciplines. Appointment(s) may be for 1 or more quarters based upon the teaching needs of the department and funding availability.

Job duties and responsibilities for the Temporary Lecturer position include:

1. Commitment of 10 weeks teaching per course.
2. Demonstration of ability to teach undergraduate students and/or teach and advise graduate students.
3. Creation of course syllabi with student assignments.
4. Completion of grading through e-Grades system.
5. Completion of Student Certification for the Commencement of Academic Activities.
6. Provide at least 2 office hours per week, per course, to students for additional support. Office hours can be provided remotely.

Applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise.

Qualified candidates will possess an MFA (or 3-5 years of professional experience).

3-5 years of professional experience is demonstrated by consistent employment in the appropriate discipline. Examples of professional experience in the following venues may include: resident and regional theaters, operas, concert halls, cinema, museums, galleries, festivals, national theaters, corporate events, cultural and/or community-centered venues, international institutions, and/or commercial theaters including: Broadway and Off-Broadway.

Qualified candidates will have at least three years of teaching experience or specialized field expertise in the theatre or dance discipline and strong demonstrated accomplishments in areas.

Examples of demonstrated accomplishments in areas include but are not limited to: positive teaching/mentoring evaluations, student support letters, peer/professional reviews, artist residencies, peer-reviewed publications, creative research endeavors, and applicable grants/awards/honors/nominations.

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The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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