Professor of Practice-DRAMA, Musical Theater Dance

About the role

The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, seeks to hire a Professor Practice of Musical Theater, Dance. The ideal candidate will teach a variety of levels and styles of dance applicable to contemporary musical theater performance.

The department is particularly interested in hiring and developing new faculty who have the communication abilities and cross-cultural competencies to maximize their effectiveness with many different groups of students, colleagues, and community members. We are looking for collaborative colleagues who will participate in the life of a vibrant department and remain active in their field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of levels and styles of dance applicable to contemporary musical theater performance as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise.
• Engage in continued professional creative work as schedule permits.
• Serve as a professional mentor to department students and creative advisor to departmental productions.
• Serve on committees in the Department, College, and University. This may include program development, community outreach, student advising, mentoring of student organizations, and participating in accreditation- and assessment-related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus additional preparation, as demonstrated by either significant professional experience and/or relevant advanced degree, are required.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in a pre-professional, professional, or university environment is required.
• Demonstrated professional experience, teaching, and creative activity.
• Demonstrated significant experience in their field and a reputation that will enable them serve as an effective conduit between the department, its students, and the profession.