Lecturer AY - Theatre and Performance Studies

California State University Channel Islands; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University Channel Islands invites applications for a Lecturer AY in Theatre and Performance Studies within the Dance, Music, and Theatre Department. The position involves teaching THTR 181 and THTR 380, with responsibilities across face-to-face and online modalities as assigned.

This is a part-time, non-tenure-track appointment for the academic year. Applicants should hold an MA or BA in Theatre or a closely related field and demonstrate experience with inclusive, culturally

Qualifications

• Experience with culturally-responsive and anti-racist pedagogies or artistic practices.
• Ability to engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship for academic success.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and learning in a diverse university community.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more Theatre and Performance Studies course sections (e.g., THTR 181, THTR 380) in various modalities as scheduled.
• Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge and critical thinking to students; stay current in the field.
• Design syllabi and course materials; communicate expectations and assess student learning.

Skills

Anti-racist pedagogy

Effective mentorship

Diverse student engagement

Education

MA in Theatre or related field

BA in Theatre or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Program: Dance, Music, and Theatre

Rank: Lecturer Faculty

Title: Lecturer AY - Theatre and Performance Studies

About The University

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine , CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success. Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership. CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first‑generation college students. Additionally, 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education. With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

CSUCI Mission Statement

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment To You

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About The Program

Theatre and Performance Studies is a recently‑launched degree program in the Dance, Music, and Theatre Department. The major prepares students to create, interpret, and study performance for stage, screen, and beyond. Through coursework in production, acting, directing, and research, students engage with theatre and performance traditions from around the world, while developing the creative, analytical, and collaborative skills to create compelling live and digital performances, challenge perspectives, and build a professional presence for today’s creative industries. The curriculum fosters discovery of how performance shapes education, community, history, cultural traditions, and social movements--and how students’ own creative work can make an impact. Theatre and Performance Studies majors learn to use their voices both physically and metaphorically, to develop proficiency in storytelling and shared live presence, both in‑person and virtual, and to cultivate and apply an understanding of how representation works and matters in performances on various twenty‑first century stages and screens, and beyond.

About The Position

The Theatre and Performance Studies Program at CI invites qualified applicants to teach one or more courses : THTR 181 Vocal Empowerment on Stage and Screen, a lower‑division requirement for Theatre and Performance Studies majors and GE: Area A1 (Oral Communication) for majors and non‑majors, introduces basics of on‑camera work and vocal practices for effective and empowering performance and presentation. THTR 380 Acting III Performance Styles, an upper‑division requirement for Theatre and Performance Studies majors. This class focuses on advanced acting exercises and scene work featuring performance styles from a variety of periods and genres. May focus on one or several specialized acting styles from antiquity to the present. This is a part‑time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on Theatre and Performance Studies Program need, the courses listed above are those typically in need of staffing. People with expertise and ability within and beyond the current course list are encouraged to apply. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview.

Minimum Degree Requirements

An M.A. in Theatre, Performance Studies, Film & Television, Voice and Speech, or a closely related field from an accredited institution, OR a B.A. or B.A. in Theatre, Performance Studies, Film & Television, Voice and Speech, or a closely related field from an accredited institution AND significant related professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in culturally‑relevant, -responsive and -sustaining, anti‑racist pedagogies and/or artistic practices.
• Availability to teach the days and times and in the modality (face‑to‑face or online synchronous and/or online asynchronous) indicated in the Schedule of Classes for the upcoming semester, or assigned for future semesters by the Chair of Dance, Music, and Theatre.
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success

Preferred Qualifications

• M.F.A., Ph.D., or other terminal degree, or ABD in Theatre, Performance Studies, Film & Television, Voice and Speech, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching with Canvas.
• Experience in teaching performance practices and traditions of one or more minoritized cultures.
• Demonstrated culturally‑relevant, -responsive and -sustaining pedagogy or artistic practices, through syllabi, curriculum, performance archive, and/or interactions with students, faculty, staff, and/or community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socio‑economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and/or educational experiences.
• Recognized extensive participation in theatre or performance practices, creative activities, and/or scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more of the Theatre and Performance Studies Course sections listed above, face‑to‑face, synchronous online, and/or asynchronous online as scheduled in a given semester. Final teaching assignment(s) and modalities, as well as additional opportunities to teach the same other THTR or PA prefix courses in future semesters, depend on qualifications, budget, enrollment, and program needs.
• Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice
• Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned
• Communicate expectations to students
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Evaluate student learning and growth and assign grades
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
• Update course materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the