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Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance

Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079


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Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance

Position Title:

Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre DanceJob Posting Number:

2025021TTLJob Location:

San MarcosDepartment:

Department of Theatre & DanceThe

Department of Theatre and Dance

at Texas State University seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance (Tenure Track or Nontenure Professor of Practice), starting fall 2025. The new hire will join an internationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty and top ranked musical theatre program that celebrates a highly vetted student population with a

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Teach a course load of 3/3, with courses tailored to the candidate’s strengths. Potential courses may include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance, and Musical Theatre History.Choreograph at least one musical per year as part of the department’s mainstage season.Serve as Co-Head of the Musical Theatre Area, with responsibilities including:Student recruitment and audition management.Curriculum DevelopmentFundraising initiatives for the program.Mentorship and advising of students.Collaborating with faculty to facilitate co-curricular initiatives.Engaging and working with industry professionals and guest artists.Contributing to the development and evolution of the program and the department.Building and maintaining relationships with alumni, donors, and parents.Other department and/or university service may be assigned in accordance with rank.Required Qualifications:For Assistant Professor Rank (Tenure Line):• MFA in related field• Professional experience in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre.• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.For Associate Professor Rank (Tenure Line):• MFA in related field• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.For Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.For Associate Professor of Practice Rank:• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of the current professional musical theatre industry necessary for pre-professional training.Existing relationships with industry professionals.Experience mentoring students at the collegiate level.Exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively.Demonstrated administrative skills and leadership in an academic or artistic setting.Documented creative research in the field of musical theatre choreography.Documented professional recognition (e.g., awards, honors, reviews).Undergraduate degree in a related field.Collegiate level teaching experience.Application Procedures:For full consideration, applications should be received by

January 5, 2025 . The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49810Interested individuals should submit the following:Portfolio (digital; websites accepted) with an emphasis on relevant musical theatre and choreographic work.Artistic statement addressing approach to collaboration and mentoring with a dedication to contemporary professional practices.Statement of teaching philosophyUnofficial Transcripts (all in one document)Contact information for 5 references from directors and/or professional collaborators.Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2025Posting Date:

10/01/2024Evaluation of Applications Begins:

Full Consideration Date: 01/05/2025Close Date:

Open Until Filled? YesEEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Reasonable Accommodation:

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