Quarterly Lecturer - Music Composer for Theatre productions (pool)

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - Music Composer for Theatre productions (pool)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

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

Purpose:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Theatre production - music composition for Theatre. 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.

This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Theatre or Music or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Theatre or Music or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Theatre or Music at the college level.
• Ability to carry out professional duties of position, working with department directors, designers, technical director and students.
• 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.
• Extensive composition and/or music performance experience in both professional venues and university settings.
• A commitment to teaching theatre through production 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, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:
a. 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;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

2. Attend all design and production meetings as requested/scheduled.
3. Provide any and all original music compositions necessary for production work and as requested by Director and Technical Director.
4. Working with Technical Director, Sound Designer and student crews, design, edit, and have ready the sound files of the original composition technical rehearsal.
5. Attend technical and dress rehearsals as requested/if needed

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 15, 2024
- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- Contact information for two references where confidential letters will be solicited upon application submission.

Applications must must be submitted using the university’s online application process.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
The composition work is equivalent to 0.25 course load.

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 Productions and the Ensemble
Directors: Brian Thorstenson & Eric Garcia
Louis B Mayer Theatre & across campus
Technical Rehearsals 5/3-5/25
Dress Rehearsals 5/6-8/25
7 performances Th-Su, opening 5/9/25

Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [kihill@scu.edu] with any questions.
Letters of recommendation (if requested) and additional documentation should be sent to Ruth Mikusko, Academic Department Manager at rmikusko@scu.edu.

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.