Quarterly Lecturer - Production Stage Management

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The Production Stage Management position is equivalent to 0.5 course load: $4776 each quarter.

Purpose:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University a Jesuit Catholic university seeks applicants for a Quarterly Lecturer (non tenure track) position to teach courses in Production Stage Management THTR 29/129 Rehearsal and Performance in the Fall Winter and Spring quarters 2025-2026. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will lead seminar workshop sessions each quarter on Stage Management topics and provide individual stage management advice and exercises as well as sessions on the business of stage managing. The position mentors our Student Stage Managers that support our production program. Working closely with the Production Manager the Production Stage Manager will also support Production Meetings for the mainstage department productions of the season including by leading meetings taking and distributing notes.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. All classes will be presented in-person however if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Technical Theatre/Production or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Masters degree accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Technical Theatre/Production or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Technical Theatre/Production at the college level.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Collaborative work style and strong organizational skills.

• Commitment to teaching theatre within a liberal arts context.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.

• Professional experience stage managing Theatre and Dance productions and Musicals.

• Experience working in academia.

• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING (100%)

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses including:
a. Teach a seminar course on the basics of Stage Management. Topics may include Rehearsal Room Setup & Support Creating and maintaining a Prompt Book etc. Lead the workshop sessions and provide individual stage management advice and exercises as well as the business of Stage Managing.
b. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
c. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes and providing timely feedback to students;
d. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
e. Submitting student grades that are appropriate accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
f. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
g. Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

An experienced Stage Manager the successful candidate will also mentor our Student Stage Managers who support our production program.

SERVICE (0%)
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited but not required to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Letter of interest;

• CV;

• Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers).

Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: August 10 2025

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Fall Quarter is September 22 - December 12 2025.
Winter Quarter is January 5 - March 13 2026.

Spring Quarter is Mar 30 - Jun 12 2026.

Questions can be directed to: Kimberly Mohne Hill kihill@

Letters of recommendation (if requested) and additional documentation should be sent to Ruth Mikusko Academic Department Manager .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (Local 1021; see Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer.For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

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