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A Community Theatre job involves various roles that support local theatrical productions, often in a volunteer or part-time capacity. Positions can include acting, directing, stage management, set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and administrative work. These roles help bring productions to life while fostering creativity and engagement in the community. Many people join community theatre to gain experience, develop skills, or simply share their love of theatre.

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Infographic showing various Community Theatre job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $67,114 per year, or $32.3 per hour.

Musical Theatre Performance Instructor Pool-Part-Time

NOCCCD

Anaheim, CA โ€ข On-site

$1.5K - $1.7K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Classification Information
Classification Title Salary Range $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 - $1380.60 per lab unit rate Salary Schedule Information
Column Range: Column 1 - Column 3 (depending on education)
Salary Range: $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 - $1380.60 per lab unit rate

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Position Information
Job Title Musical Theatre Performance Instructor Pool-Part-Time Department FC Fine Arts Location Fullerton College Percentage of Employment Part-Time Months of Employment Work Schedule Varies About Us:
ABOUT US
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students' educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California's premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
We invite you to join the Fullerton College campus community. Ideal candidates will share Fullerton College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College offers a radically student-centered culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all who learn and work here. The student body is incredibly diverse, with more than 55.7% Latinx, 16.6% Caucasian, 15.7% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% African American, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, students from more than 40 countries regularly enroll in our International Student Program each year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton.
Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body, including Puente, Umoja, Student Diversity Success Initiative, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Foster Youth Success Initiative, Disability Services, and a Veterans Resource Center. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQIA2S+ Faculty Staff Associations.
Fullerton College offers a comprehensive array of student services programs and academic and career pathways designed to achieve our campus' strategic goals related to access, retention, persistence, and student success initiatives on campus. The College is developing an implementation plan for Guided Pathways and has robust partnerships with our local high school districts.
The Fullerton College campus community is dedicated to our core values of Community, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Growth, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Partnership, Respect and Responsibility. For more information, please visit our website at www.fullcoll.edu.
What We Offer: Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
This course is a continuation of Beginning Musical Theatre Techniques with emphasis on the applications of stylistic techniques for musical theatre ranging from the 1960's to present day. Individual exercises in acting, movement and voice as related to contemporary musical theatre are explored.
An audition or interview is required for the purpose of assigning solos and group performance roles. Instructor must be available starting February 2nd, 2026.
Courses include Beginning Musical Theatre 2 MW 8:30-11:00am and/or Applied Voice, which is an arranged hours course based on you and your students' availability. Future classes may include Beginning Movement Techniques for Musical Theatre and Beginning/Intermediate Musical Theatre.

If hired:

  1. Successful candidates will work in close cooperation with the Musical Theatre Program Coordinator and report to the Department coordinator of the Theatre Arts Department.
  2. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching courses in
    • Musical Theatre Performance Technique
    • Auditioning for Musical Theatre
    • Applied voice
    • Beginning/Intermediate Movement for Musical Theatre
  3. Should practice and prepare difficult repertoire for performance with ensembles and applied students.
  4. Assists students in recital rehearsals.
  5. Helps prepare students to better perform musically with a piano and/or tracks for a public performance.
  6. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public .
Special Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submittedand from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/ performance

OR

Bachelor's or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance
AND

Masters in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature or humanities

OR
Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
OR

The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire, strong professional development as a director within the industry.

Knowledge of current trends in the professional industry, and the skills required to work within those trends.

Teaching experience in one or more of the instructional areas mentioned in the job description.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the stylistic and technical nuances across various eras of musical theatre, including works by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, and more recent composers such as Jason Robert Brown and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

They should demonstrate proficiency in working with diverse vocal styles, complex musical arrangements, and the ability to guide both seasoned performers and students through the vocal, emotional, and technical demands of each performance piece. Experience with multi-genre, cross-cultural works and the ability to adapt direction to suit both traditional and innovative staging concepts is highly desirable.

Directly related professional performance experience is desired.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in theater arts, particularly as it relates to the relevance of theater arts to student's lives, interest, and communities; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within theater arts.
LMS experience/training (canvas).
Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and community leaders in Theatre Arts programs and initiatives specifically designed to support historically underrepresented students in achieving their educational goals. This includes fostering partnerships with local arts organizations, creating mentorship opportunities for BIPOC and first-generation students, and developing inclusive curricula and productions that reflect diverse cultural narratives. The candidate should have a strong commitment to equity and access in the arts, ensuring that underrepresented students are provided with the resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to succeed academically and professionally.
Working Conditions
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2016560FT Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Open Date 10/28/2025 Close Date 10/27/2026 Special Instructions Summary
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.
Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.
The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).
The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or...