Santa Clara University
Quarterly Lecturer - Production Stage Management
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95050
Quarterly Lecturer - Production Stage Management
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
Extensive professional experience or a terminal degree (MFA) in Technical Theatre/Production or a closely-related field. 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 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: 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. 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; Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students; Holding regular weekly office hours on campus; Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses; 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
Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: August 21, 2025 Letter of interest; CV; Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers). Questions can be directed to Kimberly Mohne Hill, kihill@scu.edu. Letters of recommendation (if requested) and additional documentation should be sent to Ruth Mikusko, Academic Department Manager rmikusko@scu.edu.
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
Extensive professional experience or a terminal degree (MFA) in Technical Theatre/Production or a closely-related field. 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 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: 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. 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; Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students; Holding regular weekly office hours on campus; Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses; 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
Please submit the following documents by the application deadline: August 21, 2025 Letter of interest; CV; Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers). Questions can be directed to Kimberly Mohne Hill, kihill@scu.edu. Letters of recommendation (if requested) and additional documentation should be sent to Ruth Mikusko, Academic Department Manager rmikusko@scu.edu.