Assoc Prof of Theatre

Description

Theatre Young Harris is a highly successful program offering three degrees: a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, a B.A. in Theatre Performance, and a B.A. in Theatrical Design and Production. We maintain between 30-45 majors in these degrees, as well as offering a minor in Theatre, a minor in Dance, and a new B.S. in Arts Administration.

About the role

The position is based in the city of Young Harris, which is in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in musical theatre and theater
• Direct in the mainstage season
• Hold a terminal degree in theatre or a closely related field
• Be capable of teaching acting courses and directing productions
• Be a creative collaborator with significant professional experience in musical theatre
• Have experience in higher education
• Be capable of teaching another specialty such as stage movement, performance for musical theatre, voice and diction, history and literature, audition techniques, applied voice, and stage makeup

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree in theatre or a closely related field
• Be capable of teaching acting courses and directing productions
• Be a creative collaborator with significant professional experience in musical theatre
• Have experience in higher education
• Be capable of teaching another specialty such as stage movement, performance for musical theatre, voice and diction, history and literature, audition techniques, applied voice, and stage makeup

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in musical theatre
• Experience in higher education
• Ability to teach another specialty such as stage movement, performance for musical theatre, voice and diction, history and literature, audition techniques, applied voice, and stage makeup

Skills

• Strong teaching skills
• Experience in directing theatrical productions
• Proficiency in musical theatre
• Ability to teach additional theatre-related subjects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Paid health insurance
• Paid retirement plan

Application Instructions

Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.