Faculty, Theatre (Musical Theater/Music Director)

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Faculty, Theatre (Musical Theater/Music Director) This faculty teaches musical theatre courses in a professionally focused curriculum for NWSA High School magnet and Bachelor of Fine Arts conservatory college degree programs. Additionally, this faculty member serves as the music director and conductor for two mainstage musical productions each academic year. What you will be doing: Teaches courses in music theory, vocal ensemble, musical theatre auditioning and repertoire, history of musical theatre, and co-teaching musical theatre workshop and BFA senior showcase.Serves as an accompanist/pianist for classes, productions, juries, showcases, and other events connected to the musical theatre curriculum.Participates in department meetings and all other department, division, campus and college committees as assigned.Advises and recruits perspective students.Evaluates student juries, performances, and attend student conferences as requested.Performs other duties as assigned. What you need to succeed: Master’s Degree in Music; or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music.All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institutionProfessional theatre experience as a music director/conductor and accompanist.Excellent sight-reading skills.Three years minimum teaching experience in a college and or university setting.Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work a flexible schedule to accommodate juries, advisement, recruitment, performances and other departmental and school activitiesDemonstrate ability to interact effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffDoctorate stipend is awarded in addition to higher base salary, if degree awarded prior to start dateStart date for this Faculty position is anticipated to begin on or before the start of the 2027 Spring Semester To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.