LECTURER*

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Gainesville is seeking a Lecturer for the School of Theatre and Dance to teach undergraduate courses in stage management, production practice, and live entertainment. The role includes responsibilities as Production Stage Manager, leading auditions, overseeing technical rehearsals, and mentoring student crews.

The successful candidate will hold an MFA in Stage Management or a closely related field and have at least one year of teaching or mentoring experience beyond

Qualifications

• MFA in Stage Management or closely related field.
• At least one year of teaching or mentoring beyond graduate assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses related to stage management, production practice in stage and theater management, and introduction to live entertainment.
• Serve as Production Stage Manager, leading auditions, overseeing technical rehearsals, and supervising students serving as production assistants.

Skills

Teaching

Stage management

Education

MFA in Stage Management

Job description

Job no: 541836
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities
Department: 13040100 - COTA-THEATRE-CHAIR

Classification Title:

Job Description:

The University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Lecturer for the School of Theatre and Dance within the UF College of Arts. Duties and responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Teaching duties include teaching undergraduate courses related to stage management, production practice in stage and theater management, and introduction to live entertainment, to name a few. Position will also serve as Production Stage Manager, which involves leading audition processes, overseeing technical rehearsals, and supervising students serving as production assistants.

Required Qualifications:

Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management or closely related field and one year of experience in teaching and/or mentoring beyond graduate assistantship.

UF is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

• Education/Training/Instructional Design 1

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.