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Quarterly Lecturer: Theatre Intimacy & Fight Choreographer

Position Number: 6907576
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Quarterly Lecturer: Theatre Intimacy & Fight Choreographer

Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer: Theatre Intimacy & Fight Choreographer

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,552 for each 4 or 5 unit course. The Fight & Intimacy Choreographer position is equivalent to 0.5 course load: $4,776.

Purpose:

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

MFA in Theatre Arts/Production or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Theatre Arts/Production or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
Professional theatre experience in fight and intimacy choreography with positive references.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching Theatre Arts/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 actors.
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.
Certification through the Society of American Fight Directors or current association with other reputable stage combat organizations.
Certification through Intimacy Directors & Coordinators or current association with other reputable intimacy professionals organizations.
Certification through or current association with a reputable Mental Health Coordination organization.
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) Coordinate with the director a vision for and choreograph all fights and intimacy needs in the Spring productions of "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" and "Head Over Heels."

2) Conduct 2 evening rehearsals per week for each production, as scheduled with the director, during the regular rehearsal period (Mon-Fri 6-10pm) from March 30 - April 21, 2026.
3) Attend if necessary all day technical rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3 and May 23-24, 2026.

4) Attend if necessary dress rehearsals, Tuesday through Thursday, May 5-7 and May 26-28, 2026.
5) Attend design and production meetings if requested.

6) Mental health support for cast during staging of violence and psychologically vulnerable scenes.

7) Designate and train a member of the cast as "Fight Captain" to coordinate warm-ups and pre-show practices for all choreographed fights during the performance run.

8) 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2026

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
"Exit, Pursued by a Bear" by Lauren Gunderson

Director: JanLee Marshall
Fess Parker Studio Theatre

May 8-17, 2026

"Head Over Heels"
Songs by The Go-Go's
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on "The Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sidney
Adapted by James Magruder

Director: Jeffrey Bracco

Choreographer: Pauline Locsin

Music/Vocal Director: Debra Lambert
Louis B. Mayer Theatre

May 29 - June 7, 2026

7 performances Th-Su

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

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/).

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

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.

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