26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Scenic Design

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Scenic Design

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Position Summary:

A successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach courses in scenic design, theatre crafts, graphics, computer aided design
• Supervise student designers
• Possible opportunities to teach in a distance education mode
• Possible opportunities to design scenery for departmental shows
• Be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction
• Specific assignments will depend on departmental needs

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Drama 34, 115, 134A, 157, 180A, 189
• or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibility: Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2.

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs).

Anticipated Semester

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications:

Education: A Master's degree, or MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in scenic design or closely related field.

Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience in scenic design and construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Application Procedures: A review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early June 15th, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu

For inquiries contact Dr. Melissa Gibson, Chair, E-mail: mgibson@mail.fresnostate.edu

The position advertised will remain open until filled.