Part-Time Lecturer Pool, College of Performing Arts (CoPA), 2026-2027

Department of Theatre: areas of teaching may include directing, acting, design, technology, production practices, theatre history, performance studies, dramatic literature, and dramaturgy.

Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music: areas of teaching may include music history, music theory and aural skills, music education, lessons or classes in voice (classical and popular), lessons or classes in instrumental music or specific instruments (piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar [classical, electric, bass], etc.), and more. Specialists in music theory, aural skills, or private lessons on a particular instrument are especially encouraged to apply.

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and end late-December; Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end mid-May.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the College of Performing Arts. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu .

Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA) is dedicated to artistic excellence, intellectual growth, and professional preparedness in dance, music, and theatre. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that values global perspectives and ethical engagement. By integrating innovative pedagogy, multicultural traditions, and interdisciplinarity, we equip our students to pursue successful careers within and beyond the performing arts. This empowers students with the agency to drive the evolving industries with which they engage. More information about the College of Performing Arts is available at: https://Chapman.edu/copa.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or master's degree and/or Equivalent Professional Experience.
• University teaching experience or related field experience.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence.
• Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to teach in-person on campus

Preferred

• A degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent professional experience in a field listed above.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to apply and submit the following through Interfolio:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the specific area of expertise.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (no longer than 300 words)

4. Names of three references with contact information

For any inquiries, please contact Amy DeMartino, Associate Director of Operations for the College of Performing Arts at demartino@chapman.edu. Please use Part-Time Lecturer Pool Inquiry Academic Year as the subject line.

The College of Performing Arts will draw from the pool as necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until August 15, 2027. Should you remain interested in future openings beyond August 15th, you will need to reapply. The pay range for course and course related work for this position is $48.24 per hour. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.