Lecturers in Acting, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater History and Performance Studies

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The Department of Theater in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television invites applications for full and/or part-time lecturers to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of acting, design, directing, playwriting, theater history and performance studies.

Lecturer appointments are established quarter by quarter according to the instructional needs and budget constraints of the department. Applications will be kept on file for consideration for any openings that may occur throughout the year. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and/or studio style courses, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of assignments and exams.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement on contributions to equity, diversity & inclusion along with the names of 3 references who may be contacted regarding your application. A cover letter is encouraged. Please address your materials to Chair J. Ed Araiza.

The vision of the School of Theater, Film and Television is to serve as a premier interdisciplinary global professional school that develops outstanding humanistic storytellers, industry leaders and scholars whose diverse, innovative voices enlighten, engage and inspire change for a better world.

This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

School: http://www.tft.ucla.edu

Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience

Please submit the name and contact information of three references who could be contacted regarding your application.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.