Department of Theater: Full/Part-time Lecturers 2026-27

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 lastminute 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 Jeff Burke. 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. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15. The annual salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722. #J-18808-Ljbffr David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA