National Association of Music Merchants
Assistant Professor: Drama-Musical Theater
National Association of Music Merchants, Syracuse, New York, United States,
Assistant Professor: Drama-Musical Theater
Job #:
077939
Location:
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range:
$65,000-$75,000
Hours:
Determined by the Department Chair
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track), MUSICAL THEATER, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the Musical Theater program with expertise in one or more of the following areas: musical theater performance, music direction, musical theater history, and literature. The department is actively seeking candidates who value equity and inclusion, incorporate marginalized voices and perspectives into their pedagogy, and have experience mentoring students and/or performers of diverse identities. Selected candidates will teach courses at all levels within the performance curriculum, serve as music director or associate music director (and possibly, stage director) for departmental productions. Relevant advanced degree required.
About the Department of Drama
The Department of Drama offers conservatory-style training at a major American university, combined with a level of integration with a professional theater company that is unparalleled among undergraduate programs. Our bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree programs in acting, musical theater, stage management, and theater design and technology as well as our flexible bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in drama, which features a theater management track, offer unique educational experiences while supporting strong development of skills for those who wish to explore the world of professional theater.
Qualifications:
Relevant advanced degree required.
Demonstrated professional experience, teaching, and creative activity that will contribute to the advancement of equity, diversity, and cultural wealth.
Demonstrated excellence as a pianist, vocal coach, and/or music director.
Ability to adapt and possibly arrange music, as needed, in conjunction with coursework and/or production preparation.
Extensive knowledge of the Musical Theater repertoire.
Demonstrated teaching excellence.
Commitment to the development of a curriculum that responds effectively to the artistic needs of an ever-changing profession, and that prepares a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty in all programs in the ongoing life of a top-quality pre-professional training program.
Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of courses at all levels (e.g., Musical Theater Performance, History of Musical Theater, Musical Theater Audition, Musical Theater Writing, etc.), as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise.
Engage in inclusive pedagogy and the advancement of inclusion, equity, diversity, and cultural wealth.
Serve as Music Director or Associate Music Director for department productions of varying size and scope.
Serve as both an academic and creative advisor to students, guiding them in the creation and realization of professional quality work.
Engage in continued professional creative work and/or research.
Participate in service and committee work for the Department, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Syracuse University.
Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Priority Consideration:
10/25/2024
To apply, visit
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106377
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Job #:
077939
Location:
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range:
$65,000-$75,000
Hours:
Determined by the Department Chair
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Tenure-Track), MUSICAL THEATER, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the Musical Theater program with expertise in one or more of the following areas: musical theater performance, music direction, musical theater history, and literature. The department is actively seeking candidates who value equity and inclusion, incorporate marginalized voices and perspectives into their pedagogy, and have experience mentoring students and/or performers of diverse identities. Selected candidates will teach courses at all levels within the performance curriculum, serve as music director or associate music director (and possibly, stage director) for departmental productions. Relevant advanced degree required.
About the Department of Drama
The Department of Drama offers conservatory-style training at a major American university, combined with a level of integration with a professional theater company that is unparalleled among undergraduate programs. Our bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree programs in acting, musical theater, stage management, and theater design and technology as well as our flexible bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in drama, which features a theater management track, offer unique educational experiences while supporting strong development of skills for those who wish to explore the world of professional theater.
Qualifications:
Relevant advanced degree required.
Demonstrated professional experience, teaching, and creative activity that will contribute to the advancement of equity, diversity, and cultural wealth.
Demonstrated excellence as a pianist, vocal coach, and/or music director.
Ability to adapt and possibly arrange music, as needed, in conjunction with coursework and/or production preparation.
Extensive knowledge of the Musical Theater repertoire.
Demonstrated teaching excellence.
Commitment to the development of a curriculum that responds effectively to the artistic needs of an ever-changing profession, and that prepares a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty in all programs in the ongoing life of a top-quality pre-professional training program.
Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of courses at all levels (e.g., Musical Theater Performance, History of Musical Theater, Musical Theater Audition, Musical Theater Writing, etc.), as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise.
Engage in inclusive pedagogy and the advancement of inclusion, equity, diversity, and cultural wealth.
Serve as Music Director or Associate Music Director for department productions of varying size and scope.
Serve as both an academic and creative advisor to students, guiding them in the creation and realization of professional quality work.
Engage in continued professional creative work and/or research.
Participate in service and committee work for the Department, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Syracuse University.
Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Priority Consideration:
10/25/2024
To apply, visit
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106377
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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