Performance, Play and Design: Design and Technology Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 8,872 - 10,912; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Santa Cruz is seeking a Design and Technology Pre-six Lecturer to teach a range of courses including costume design and production management. Candidates should hold an MA or MFA or have substantial professional experience in theater or performance. The position emphasizes inclusive excellence in teaching. The estimated salary ranges from $8,872 to $10,912 for a standard five-credit course.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA (or equivalent foreign degree) in theater, performance or dance.
• Four years of equivalent professional experience with a record of performances.
• Evidence of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in costume, lighting, sound, digital media, and production.
• Supervise readers or teaching assistants assigned to courses.
• Contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching skills

Performance experience

Theater and performance knowledge

Education

MA or MFA in theater, performance or dance

Job description

Overview

Position title: Design and Technology Pre-six Lecturer

Department: Performance, Play & Design, Theater Arts Program, UC Santa Cruz

Position details

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for a standard five-credit course is $8,872–$10,912 (based on salary points 1–8). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary.

Percent time: Variable, based on course load.

Anticipated start: Appointments depend on instructional need and funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Appointments outside this period require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, spring); they may also be made during Summer Session.

Application window

Open date: June 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position is not yet filled.

Final date: June 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position is not yet filled.

Position description

The Performance, Play & Design Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications to the Theater Arts Program for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in the following areas:

• Costumes: Introduction to costume, costume construction, masks and make-up, history of clothing and costume, advanced costume design, Computer Aided Drafting (or Drawing) and Design (CADD).
• Lighting: Introduction to lighting design, advanced lighting design, CADD.
• Sound: Sound in the theater.
• Design: Introduction to production design, drafting for theatrical production, design for Asian theater, the history of design for theater, advanced production design, scene painting, CADD.
• Digital media: Applications of digital technology.
• Production: Production management, fundamentals of theater production.

These courses are designed to meet campus general education requirements with standard texts. Readers or teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor.

Special attention will be given to persons with proven undergraduate teaching skills. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through teaching and other duties.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time of application): MA or MFA (or equivalent foreign degree) in theater, performance or dance; or four years of equivalent professional experience with a record of performances and exhibitions in theater venues or alternative venues engaging the general public, and evidence of scholarship in peer‑reviewed journals, web and/or book publications.

Application requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter – brief summary of qualifications and interest in the position.
• Sample Course Syllabus
• Teaching Statement – appropriate for UCSC students. Review the statement guidelines before preparing your application.

Reference requirements

• 3–5 letters of reference required.

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. References or dossier services will submit confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. All letters are treated as confidential per UC policy. For reference letters via a third party, direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01975

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Santa Cruz

As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose if they have any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years relating to misconduct. UC policies apply regarding sexual harassment, nondiscrimination, and related topics. See UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and related guidelines.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It follows affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. If accommodation is needed due to disability, contact Disability Management Services at [e-mail].

Notice of Availability: UCSC publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report by October 1 each year. USC C is smoke and tobacco-free. See NorCal HERC for open positions elsewhere. UC offers a competitive benefits package.

Job location: Santa Cruz, California

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01975

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