Employment Opportunities at USD

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The Theatre Department at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is home to actors, directors, playwrights and designers of the future. Our major, minor and MFA programs embrace theatre as a means to inspire humanity and engage a inclusive society. Through collaborative artistic exploration, both undergraduate and graduate programs train the individual to create within the ensemble.

Through the lens of playmaking, the undergraduate program focuses on developing empathy, critical analysis, creative problem solving and changemaking — integral parts of the liberal arts education at USD. The MFA in Acting program trains actors for careers in the professional theatre with special emphasis on classical works.

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The USD Theatre Department seeks applications for a part-time instructor for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality). When applying, you may indicate interest in one or more of the classes listed below. Please note specific days and meeting times. Part-time instructors will not teach more than 6 units (faculty load) per semester.

This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit, and the successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721

The department currently seeks to fill the following classes:

THEA 111 “Theatre and Society” Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm-3:50pm

THEA 230 “Fundamentals of Acting” Mon/Wed/Fri 2:30pm-3:25pm

THEA 230 “Fundamentals of Acting” Tuesday/Thursday 9:15am-10:35am

THEA 360 “Theatre History I” Tuesday/Thursday 10:45am-12:05pm

THEA 370 “Performance Studies” Tuesday/Thursday 4:00pm-5:20pm 

Minimum qualifications:

BFA or BA in Theatre (or related field) and professional experience in theatre, television or film.

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA in Theatre and professional experience in theatre, television or film.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Compensation for this position will be paid on a bi-weekly basis at a per-unit rate of $2,581-$2,659, commensurate with qualifications.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

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