Temp Theatre & Dance Lecturer - 10-Week Courses

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 77,561; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is hiring a Temporary Lecturer in La Jolla, CA. The role entails teaching undergraduate courses with a commitment of 10 weeks per course, creating syllabi, and advising graduate students.

Qualified candidates should hold an MFA or have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in theatre or dance. The position offers a salary range of $70,977–$77,561 (2025‑26 UC salary scales).

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in theatre or dance.
• Evidence of positive teaching evaluations.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses over a 10-week commitment.
• Advising graduate students effectively.
• Create engaging syllabi with assignments.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching skills

Graduate student advising

Course syllabus creation

Grading using e-Grades

Office hours provision

Education

MFA or equivalent professional experience

Job description

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is hiring a Temporary Lecturer in La Jolla, CA. The role entails teaching undergraduate courses with a commitment of 10 weeks per course, creating syllabi, and advising graduate students.

Qualified candidates should hold an MFA or have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in theatre or dance. The position offers a salary range of $70,977–$77,561 (2025‑26 UC salary scales).