Part-Time Lecturer Pool, College of Performing Arts (CoPA), 2026-2027

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for the 2026-2027 academic year in Dance, Theatre, and Music. Appointments are temporary and typically made prior to term start; Fall contracts run mid-August to late-December and Spring from mid-January to mid-May.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, with university teaching experience and currency in the subject.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• University teaching experience or related field experience.
• Currency in subject matter; ability to teach on campus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning and inclusive teaching.

Skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Diverse learner support

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Chapman University: Faculty Affairs: College of Performing Arts

Location

Orange, CA

Open Date

Oct 02, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$48.24 per hour

Deadline

Aug 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The College of Performing Arts at Chapman University seeks applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for the academic year 2026-2027 in the following areas:

• Department of Dance: areas of teaching may include studio classes (ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and other dance genres), conditioning classes (yoga, Pilates, cross training etc.), creative practice (choreography, improvisation etc.), dance studies courses (history, theory, dance science, pedagogy). Choreographers interested in setting choreographic work on the students or teaching repertory are encouraged to apply.
• Department of Theatre: areas of teaching may include directing, acting, design, technology, production practices, theatre history, performance studies, dramatic literature, and dramaturgy.
• Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music: areas of teaching may include music history, music theory and aural skills, music education, lessons or classes in voice (classical and popular), lessons or classes in instrumental music or specific instruments (piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar [classical, electric, bass], etc.), and more. Specialists in music theory, aural skills, or private lessons on a particular instrument are especially encouraged to apply.

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and end late-December; Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end mid-May.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the College of Performing Arts. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu .

Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA) is dedicated to artistic excellence, intellectual growth, and professional preparedness in dance, music, and theatre. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that values global perspectives and ethical engagement. By integrating innovative pedagogy, multicultural traditions, and interdisciplinarity, we equip our students to pursue successful careers within and beyond the performing arts. This empowers students with the agency to drive the evolving industries with which they engage. More information about the College of Performing Arts is available at: https://Chapman.edu/copa.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or master's degree and/or Equivalent Professional Experience.
• University teaching experience or related field experience.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence.
• Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to teach in-person on campus

Preferred

• A degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent professional experience in a field listed above.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.