Assistant Professor-Musical Theatre
Assistant Professor-Musical Theatre
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Position Summary:
The Florida Atlantic Universitys Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Musical Theatre. This position will teach mentor and contribute creative and/or scholarly research from deep experience. The successful candidate will collaborate with the current faculty and staff of the musical theatre program by functioning as a Director and Choreographer and teaching acting and dance classes.
FAU is centrally located in the South Florida region in a vibrant and very active theatre and film department produces seven shows per year in the academic unit and two shows through the Summer Repertory Theatre Program. It also offers substantial professional opportunities to faculty and students working closely with the resident professional theatre company partner on campus Theater LAB. The theatre department offers seven majors and two minors at the B.A. B.F.A. and M.F.A. levels in Design and Technology Performance and Musical Theatre.The Department currently serves approximately 170 students a year including approximately 30 Dance Minors 30 BFA Musical Theatre majors 20 BFA Performance Majors 20 Design and Technology Majors and approximately 70 general majors.The department produces our productions through our four theatre spaces on campus including a newly renovated 500-seat proscenium theatre our 150-seat black box theatre and two smaller 80-seat black box theatres.
Further information about the Department can be found at: of Responsibilities:
- Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of the university.
- Responsible for teaching research service and related administrative activities.
- Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
- May represent the university college/school or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Terminal degree from an accredited institution in Theatre with an academic emphasis in Musical Theatre by the starting date of the appointment.A minimum of four semesters of experience (part-time acceptable) teaching at the college or university level.
Demonstrated experience in directing and choreographing musical theatre productions as well as teaching acting and dance for musical theatre.
Fosters and creates educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.
Communication and Collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the state of contemporary musical theatre with an understanding of musical theatre history and its transformation.
Large network of musical theatre industry professionals.
Experience in donor development and fundraising.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
College of Arts and Letters -Theatre & Dance DepartmentLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: i) a cover letter (ii) curriculum vitae (iii) statements of research and teaching experience and philosophy and (iv) contact information for three references.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call . 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
