Part Time Faculty - Theatre

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College invites applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in Theatre for the 2027 spring semester. Areas include Technical Theatre Production and Musical Theatre Production.

Responsibilities include assessing learning outcomes, supporting student success, and collaborating with faculty and industry partners. Online or hybrid teaching is possible with distance education certification; evening and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, or Performance or the equivalent.
• Equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification must complete the Equivalency form.
• Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject or equivalency process.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and institutional effectiveness.
• Teach online or hybrid courses; distance education certification may be required or waiver of prior certification accepted.
• Collaborate with designers and technical staff on production design (sets, lights, props, costumes, sounds, projections).
• Hold auditions, lead rehearsals, and attend performances in evenings or weekends.

Skills

Directing experience

Vocal coaching

Collaboration with designers

Auditions & rehearsals

Education

Master's degree in Drama/Theatre Arts/Performance

California community college credential or equivalency

Job description

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty position(s) in Theatre in the following subject areas for the 2027 spring semester:

Subject Areas

THEA-197abcd: Technical Theatre Production

THEA-274abcd: Musical Theatre Production

Responsibilities

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, or Performance; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request for Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July1, 2990); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of a broad range of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and experience as a director with specialization in either dramatic or musical theatre productions.
• Demonstrated ability to coach actors in voice articulation, pronunciation and language.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with designers and technical staff on the design of the sets, lights, props, costumes, sounds, and projections for the production.
• Ability to hold auditions, lead a rehearsal process, and attend performances in the evenings during weekdays and weekends.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM

Salary

Part‑time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is,$116.73 - $146.27 (lecture), $88.47 - $110.84 (lab), (based on PT salary schedule fall/spring) per hour depending on education and experience.

Conditions of Employment

This is a part‑time, temporary position for the spring 2027. Assignments may include off‑site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalence statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/

Important Note

Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at [e-mail].

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (Pacific Standard Time).

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.