Lecturer of Acting

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Film & Television program at CU Denver CAM seeks a part-time Lecturer specializing in Acting in Denver. You will teach acting and performance for film and television, mentor students, and contribute to a dynamic, collaborative faculty culture.

Applicants should hold an MFA or BA in Acting with 3 years of professional screen experience and 2 years of teaching acting for the screen, at college level or equivalent.

Qualifications

• MFA or BA in Acting (minimum)
• 3 years of professional acting or directing experience for the screen
• 2 years of teaching acting for the screen (high school, college, or community-based)

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours)
• Instruct acting and performance for film and television courses
• Mentor students and contribute to a collaborative faculty culture

Education

MFA or BA in Acting

Job description

Position Details

• University of Colorado | Denver
• Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
• Working Title: Lecturer of Acting
• FTE: .225 per 3 credit course
• Salary Range: $5,371.19 per 3 credit course
• Position #00605107 – Requisition #38968

About the University of Colorado - Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation,research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We'rethe state's premier public urban research university with more than100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degreeprograms. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of theirlife and career—for transformative educational experiences. Acrossseven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and worksalongside students to solve complex challenges and produceimpactful creative work. As part of the state's largest universitysystem, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy,with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million.To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment,visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

At the College of Arts & Media (CAM), we empower a diversecommunity of makers, scholars, and innovators to thrive in therapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend ofcritical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement,CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity, meaning,and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit ofintellectual and artistic freedom, CAM embraces risk-takers,visionaries, and cultural disruptors by providing access tocutting-edge technology, global perspectives, and a nurturingenvironment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-rankeddegrees and programs in Film & Television, Media Forensics,Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts.
The Film & Television department within the College of Arts& Media invites dynamic educators and creative professionals toapply to join our collaborative faculty team as a part-timeLecturer specializing in Acting. This is an opportunity to inspireand empower tomorrow's filmmakers in the heart of Denver, workingalongside innovative peers in a thriving urban arts scene.

Why join CU Denver CAM?

• Be part of a forward-looking, supportive faculty committed toexcellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a culture that values your unique artistic and academiccontributions.
• Teach within a nationally recognized program.
• Shape a vibrant program positioned at the crossroads ofprofessional opportunity and creative experimentation, in a cityalive with storytelling and artistic energy.

The Film & Television program offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA) in Film and Television. This BFA emphasis provides intensive,practical training that requires successful completion of numerousfilm/TV projects, ranging from fiction to documentary. The emphasisis designed for students to progress through the semesters as a cohort. Undergraduates will work on their own projects and assistwith numerous group projects. Students graduate with both atheoretical and historical perspective, as well as hands-onexperience in film and television production. This program preparesstudents to begin their careers at entry-level positions in thefilm or television industry, start their personal creative journey,or continue their studies in a graduate program. We believe in thepower of transformative education, hands-on learning, and creativeexploration. Our BFA program cultivates storytellers with a strongtechnical foundation and artistic vision, preparing graduates forimmediate impact in the film, television, and mediaindustries.

• Accolades: For the fourth consecutive year, CU Denver's Film& Television program has been named to MovieMaker Magazine'sTop 30 Best Film Schools list. We are recognized for our hands-on,cohort-based curriculum, affordability, and strong industryconnections.
• Career Pathways & Networking: Graduates are successful acrossmultiple areas, including opportunities in Hollywood, independentfilm, commercial film, and post-production studios.
• Hands-on from Day One: The curriculum is sequence-based, allowingstudents to build on skillsets developed throughout their collegecareer.
• Students building a High-Volume Portfolio: The curriculum isknown for its rigor, as students often complete 20+ films/exerciseson their portfolios by graduation. This indicates a highly engagedand active student body.
• Access to Professional Gear: The program's "film cage" providesstudents with access to industry-standard, professional-gradecameras, sound, lighting, and grip equipment.
• Only BFA Production Program in the Region: CU Denver is the onlyschool in the region offering a BFA in production.
• Collaborative Cohort Culture: The program is built on acohort-style curriculum in which students build strong bonds byworking on each other's film sets, emphasizing collegiality andteam-based teaching and learning.
• Integrated Acting Emphasis: The new Acting for the Screen BFAemphasis is fully integrated with the filmmaking students. Thisintentional structure means acting in student films is a part oftheir training, fostering essential on-set collaboration betweenfilmmakers and actors.

Lecturer of Acting

What you will do: 100% Teaching

As a Lecturer, your primary focus will be on inspiring and trainingthe next cohort of filmmakers with practical, hands-onexperience.

You'll guide students through real-world projects, helping themdevelop essential technical and artistic skills. You'll teachacting and performance related courses, mentor aspiringprofessionals, and contribute to shaping a program known for itscollegiality, creative innovation, and commitment to studentgrowth.

Teaching 100%

• Teaching Load: You will teach one or two classes per semester(3-6 credit hours)
• Instruction: Your focus will include acting and performance forfilm and television related courses (acting, directing, movement,and/or voice).

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Degree/Experience: MFA or BA in Acting
• Expertise: 3 years of experience in acting or directing for thescreen at the professional level.
• Teaching: 2 years of experience teaching acting for the screen(high school level, college level, or community basedproductions).

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Degree/Experience: MFA
• Expertise: More than 3 years of experience acting or directingfor the screen at the professional level. Demonstrated mastery ofprofessional vocal or physical pedagogies.
• Teaching: Experience teaching acting for the screen at thecollege level.
• Certifications: Voice (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, etc.) and/orMovement (Alexander, Laban, Chekhov, Lecoq, Sensory Training,etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience in acting for film andtelevision.

Skills

• Observable Activities:
• Ability to bridge traditional conservatory training withfilm-specific applications.
• Ability to mentor and inspire students in a dynamic learningenvironment.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative faculty culture.
• The capacity to help shape the future of a growing program.

Abilities

• Recurring Patterns:
• Striving (The 'Why'): A passion for teaching and a desire tomentor and inspire students.
• Thinking (The 'How'): The ability to weigh alternatives and applycreative and technical expertise to a teaching role.
• Relating (The 'Who'): The capacity to work effectively withcolleagues and students in a collaborative environment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail] .

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has beenestablished at $5,371.19 per 3 credit course.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be setbased on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty, andtraining.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

This is an ongoing posting for a lecturer pool. There is not aspecific recruitment timeframe or hiring timeline. There may or maynot be a current need for lecturers in this area. As needs arise,applications in the pool will be reviewed and candidates contactedfor interview. The posting will remain open for a maximum of six(6) months.

Lecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments aredetermined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignmentsmay fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of coursesoffered each term.

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe andproductive educational, clinical, research and employmentenvironment. All prospective employees and current employees must,therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any finalappointment/employment.