Department of Theater: Full/Part-time Lecturers 2025-26
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15. The annual salary range for this position is $68,247-$192,040
Application Window
Open date: April 21, 2025 Most recent review date:Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Theater in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is accepting applications to its pool of candidates 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. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and/or studio style courses, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of assignments and exams. Lecturer appointments are made on a quarter-by-quarter basis, subject to the department’s evolving instructional needs and budget. Due to the nature of the role, openings are typically only available to address last-minute vacancies or unexpected needs. Applications will be retained for consideration if such opportunities arise throughout the year. Please note that due to the highly specific and pre-established nature of our teaching assignments, only candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, along with the names of 3 references who may be contacted regarding your application. Please address in your cover letter what areas you have qualifications to teach in i.e. acting, directing, playwriting, theater history/ performance studies, design (scenic, costume, lighting, sound and/or production). Please ensure that the materials submitted outline your qualifications to teach in the specified area. Please address your materials to Chair Michelle Liu Carriger. 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. The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15. The annual salary range for this position is $68,247-$192,040. School: http://www.tft.ucla.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsTerminal degree or equivalent professional experience
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Please submit the name and contact information of three references who could be contacted at a later date regarding your application. When contacted, references are reached via email. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10303 Help contact:rhamilton@tft.ucla.edu
Job Location
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