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American Stage

Teaching Artist

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$50/hr

... Playwriting, etc.), and any teaching experience, including the age range of students taught ... Experience practicing and facilitating an artistic discipline (Actor, Music Director, Playwright ...

Barrington Stage Company

Artistic Mentor

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Director of Education QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Background in theatre education with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of devising, directing, playwriting, and dramaturgy. * Firm ...

Barrington Stage Company

Artistic Mentor

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Director of Education QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Background in theatre education with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of devising, directing, playwriting, and dramaturgy. * Firm ...

Barrington Stage Company

Artistic Mentor

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Director of Education QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Background in theatre education with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of devising, directing, playwriting, and dramaturgy. * Firm ...

Eastern University

Adjunct, Theatre

PA · On-site

In addition to teaching foundational acting, The Department of Theatre would be interested in expertise to teach in other areas, including Musical Theatre, Directing, Playwriting, Cultural Diversity ...

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Department of Theater: Full/Part-time Lecturers 2026-27

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

University of California, Los Angeles
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$70K - $199K/yr

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Position description
The Department of Theater in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is accepting applications to its pool of candidates for full and/or part-time lecturers to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of acting, design, directing, playwriting, theater history and performance studies. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and/or studio style courses, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of assignments and exams.
Lecturer appointments are made on a quarter-by-quarter basis, subject to the department's evolving instructional needs and budget. Due to the nature of the role, openings are typically only available to address last-minute vacancies or unexpected needs. Applications will be retained for consideration if such opportunities arise throughout the year.
Please note that due to the highly specific and pre-established nature of our teaching assignments, only candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, along with the names of 3 references who may be contacted regarding your application. Please address in your cover letter what areas you have qualifications to teach in i.e. acting, directing, playwriting, theater history/ performance studies, design (scenic, costume, lighting, sound and/or production). Please ensure that the materials submitted outline your qualifications to teach in the specified area. Please address your materials to Chair Jeff Burke.
The vision of the School of Theater, Film and Television is to serve as a premier interdisciplinary global professional school that develops outstanding humanistic storytellers, industry leaders and scholars whose diverse, innovative voices enlighten, engage and inspire change for a better world.
This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15. The annual salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722.
School: http://www.tft.ucla.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience
Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Please submit the name and contact information of three references who could be contacted at a later date regarding your application. When contacted, references are reached via email.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10972
Help contact: rhamilton@tft.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
  • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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