Department of Theatre, Television Film Artist in Residence

Position: Department of Theatre, Television, & Film - Full Time, Artist in Residence Spring 2027 Job OpportunitiesDepartment of Theatre, Television, & Film - Full Time, Artist in Residence Spring 2027Job No: 556986Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation: San DiegoCategories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full TimeThe School of Theatre, Television, and Film (TTF) at San Diego State University is seeking a candidate for a full-time (academic year) Artist in Residence position to begin Spring 2027. This position is temporary and subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University system and the California Faculty Association.ResponsibilitiesThis position will require 15 units per semester of teaching and directing workload at the undergraduate and graduate level and may include classes in performance as well as special topics in musical theatre:Team-teaching the graduate performance studioTeaching a series of graduate seminars in musical theatre stage directionTeaching undergraduate performance classesDirecting musical productions in the School’s theatre seasonThe candidate will mentor a small group of graduate students within a two-year terminal degree program. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant directing experience and teaching experience at the collegiate level.QualificationsApplicants are required to have:MFA or BFA with substantial equivalent professional experience.Significant professional experience as a musical theatre stage director.Record of university-level teaching.Demonstrated potential for research/creative activity excellence.Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.Salary and Benefits The Lecturer (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,507 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,417 to $6,750 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For additional information regarding benefits, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..Application MaterialsResume or Curriculum VitaeLetter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsNames and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)Teaching effectiveness, if applicable (i.e., course evaluations)Sample of syllabi, if applicableUnofficial transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required upon final selection.For questions, please contact Director Stephen Brotebeck tial review of applicants will begin on August 17, 2026. To receive full consideration, please apply by August 14, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled.Legal and CompliancePursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd. As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable "OneSDSU" community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the…