What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Stage Management position at University of California Santa Barbara?
- Theater and Dance / College of Letters & Science - Humanities and Fine Arts / UC Santa Barbara
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Non-senate, Unit-18 Pre-Six LecturerAPPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: May 29, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Jun 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 29, 2027 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 and Dance at the University of
California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a qualified lecturer to
teach Introduction to Stage Management during the 2026–2027 Academic Year. This undergraduate course explores the foundational duties and responsibilities of a stage manager, with instruction focused on practices across pre-production,
rehearsals, performance runs, and post-production processes. Areas of expertise may include production paperwork and organization, rehearsal and performance coordination, communication and leadership within creative teams, and show calling.
Work will be in person on the UCSB campus. Reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Information about the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is available through the Department's Website]
Salary is standard, based on the UC’s salary scales and depends on qualifications.
Department: https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
MFA in Theater, or a minimum of 5 years of professional experience as either a stage manager or college / university teacher of stage management.
Actors' Equity Membership for Stage Management, LORT experience
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Sample Syllabus - To submit, please upload a document containing a PDF file, website address and/or electronic samples.
Small Representative Sample of your work - Production Documentation, prompt book, etc (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Following Zoom interviews, references will be checked for the top candidates.
Help contact: anna_butler@ucsb.edu
ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
JOB LOCATION
Salary : $70,977 - $75,301