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Central Michigan University Music Theatre (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Music Theatre (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
Posting Number: F-0824
College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media
Home Department: Theatre and Dance
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position Summary:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Central Michigan University seeks a dynamic theatre artist to fill a tenure-track position that will lead the BFA Music Theatre program beginning in August 2024.
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to direct and choreograph for musicals and plays annually in the mainstage season and teach music theatre performance, music theatre history, acting, and dance classes. Joining your colleagues in building relationships with state and regional programs and high school theatre teachers, and making direct contact with potential students as an active recruiter for the music theatre program will be an important function of this position. The Department of Theatre and Dance has scholarships available to help recruit new students in all of its areas. We are seeking an individual who is eager to collaboratively engage with theatre, dance, and music colleagues in the creation of inclusive performances and classes. We seek a colleague who seeks to develop our program in Music theatre and its students, as well as their individual artistry and skills through professional development and creative ventures in support of their progress towards tenure.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working as part of an artistic and scholarly team of educators to provide an exemplary educational experience that puts students first and prepares them for success after graduation.
Required Qualifications:
• Terminal degree/equivalent record of professional accomplishments in the field. • Experience teaching in higher education. • Experience teaching acting and dance. • Experience stage directing and choreographing musicals. • Evidence of successfully fostering an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Evidence of being a collaborative creator. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with curriculum development • An MFA in Theatre or Musical Theatre • 1-3 years experience in higher education
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
Review of applications will begin January 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.
About the Department:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Central Michigan University is a vibrant community of theatre/dance professionals, scholars, and educators, who work together to provide rigorous training, challenging curriculum, and rich experiences for students in the program while also maintaining continued personal engagement with the professional theatre and dance industry. The Department offers the BFA degree in Musical Theatre, Acting/Directing and Design/Tech; the BAA degree in both Theatre and Dance Studies; and the BA/BS in Theatre and Interpretation. Minors are offered in both Theatre and Dance disciplines.
To learn more about the school, visit the https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-arts-media/departments-schools/school-of-musi