Quarterly Lecturer: Scenic Artist

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer: Scenic Artist

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$9,033 for each 4 or 5 unit course. The Scenic Artist position is equivalent to 0.25 course load: $2,258.25 each quarter.

Purpose:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University, the Jesuit, Catholic university in Silicon Valley, seeks applicants for a Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) position to co-teach a course in Rehearsal and Performance Scenic Artistry for Winter and Spring quarters, 2025 . Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. 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. The successful candidate will work with students hands-on in the paint shop, guiding them through the process of being a scenic and prop artist on a production. They may be asked to to source the materials needed to complete these tasks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree (MFA/PhD) in Theatre Design/Production or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Theatre Design/Production or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Theatre Design/Production at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to carry out professional duties of position, working with department directors, designers, technical director and student work crews.
• Collaborative work style and strong organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• Intermediate proficiency in scenic painting.
• Experience sourcing and creating theatrical props.
• Experience supervising and maintaining a paint shop.
• Able to work by themselves if necessary.
• Commitment to teaching theatre and dance within a liberal arts context.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING (100%)

Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year. Duties include but are not limited to:
1) Working with Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Theatre Operations Manager and student crews, paint scenery and acquire or create props, ready for technical rehearsal.

2) Work with the Scenic Designer to assist in teaching scenic painting skills to student work crews.

3) Attend design and production meetings as requested.
4) Must be able to work weekends.
5) Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs.

6) Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as appropriate as may be requested by the Chair of the Department.

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 NOVEMBER 17, 2024

- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers).

Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [ kihill@scu.edu ] with any questions.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Scene shop hours are generally Mon-Fri from 1–5 pm.

Winter quarter 2025 (Jan 6 - Mar 14, 2025)
"She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen
Director: Lazlo Pearlman
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Dry Tech 2/21/25
Technical Rehearsals 2/22-23/25
Dress Rehearsals 2/25-27/25
7 performances Th-Su, opening 2/28/25

Spring quarter 2025 (Mar 31-Jun 14, 2025)

"overhead, a skylark called" devised by Brian Thorstenson, Detour and the Ensemble
Directors: Brian Thorstenson & Eric Garcia
Louis B Mayer Theatre & across campus
Dry Tech 5/2/25
Technical Rehearsals 5/3-5/25
Dress Rehearsals 5/6-8/25
7 performances Th-Su, opening 5/9/25

"The Mad Ones" by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk; based on an idea by Zach Altman and Bree Lowdermilk
Director: JanLee Marshall
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Dry Tech 5/23/25
Technical Rehearsals 5/24-26/25
Dress Rehearsals 5/27-29/25
6 performances Fr-Su, opening 5/30/25

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 https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa 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/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix . Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.