Theatre of Arts & Dance
Position: Temporary
Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have M.F.A. or PhD from an accredited university. M.A. plus 5 years or B.A. plus 10 years professional experience acceptable in lieu of M.F.A. or PhD degree. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Must be able to work effectively with a wide culturally diverse range of students and faculty. Must have substantial experience in designated area of instruction.
Duties: The California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is offering a renewable lectureship in Dance to begin various quarters as needed. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction in courses, ballet, modern, tap, hip hop, salsa, folkorico, and dance education at the undergraduate level. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach courses in these designated areas.
Salary: This is a non tenure-track Faculty position with the possibility of renewal for additional quarters. Salary is competitive and commensurate to experience and qualifications.
The University
California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application: The deadline for submissions of applications is on-going. Please send a letter of application that includes your teaching record/approach, a summary of your past and present research activities, a curriculum vita, a course syllabus, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Theatre Arts & Dance, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, Phone: 323.343.4110/Fax: 323.343.5567.
Note: In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions.