2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Theatre and Dance

Opt For Healthy Living; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 158,728; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time faculty lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year in the Theatre and Dance Department. Candidates must possess an appropriate degree and have a strong track record in teaching. Responsibilities include instructing classes, grading, and engaging with a diverse student body. The role emphasizes a commitment to student-centered learning in a multicultural environment. This is a temporary position based on enrollment needs in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree required based on teaching level.
• Proficiency in English for teaching and communication.
• Commitment to student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct instruction and class preparation.
• Grade assignments and provide office hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Multicultural Engagement

Collaborative Environment

Education

Appropriate degree from an accredited university

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Theatre and Dance

Apply now. Job no: 555021. Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer. Location: Los Angeles. Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time.

College: Arts and Letters

Position Title: 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Theatre and Dance

Department: Theatre and Dance

Job Description:

The Theatre and Dance Department in the College of Arts & Letters at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026‑2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester. Part‑time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally an academic‑year initial appointment is made. Appointments may be renewed based on departmental needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester, so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate degree from an accredited university (bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower‑division courses; master’s degree for upper‑division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses). Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well within the academic environment and demonstrate interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching. Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Relevant work experience and training.

Duties: Instruction, class preparation, grading and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Salary: Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary schedule (per salary schedule 7/1/2024):

• Lecturer A/2 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.

The Department:

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a robust liberal arts degree program, leading to the BA in Theatre. Studying Theatre at Cal State LA offers students the opportunity to discover and develop their own unique voices in a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, community‑centered, and enriching learning environment.

Required Documentation:

• Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first‑generation college students.
• Updated curriculum vitae.
• List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topic areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
• Official transcripts upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• U.S. Equivalency certification for earned foreign terminal degrees (mandatory).

Background Check: A background check including a criminal records check must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

Application:

Deadline: April 15, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

For questions, please address all questions to the department chair Meredith Greenburg at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State LA provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. We prevent discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.

We are a diverse community and commit to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We prioritize inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. California State University, Los Angeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.