Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre

Application should include:

• Cover letter, including experience working with diverse student populations
• Current CV
• Teaching philosophy including experience with teaching dance and musical theatre technique and fostering collaborative and supportive studios and rehearsal rooms
• A list of three references including their professional affiliation, relationship to the applicant, email address, and phone number
• Option to upload a link to their professional portfolio and/or website

The UNCG School of Theatre's mission is to prepare students to be informed theatre practitioners with commitment to creativity, innovation, inclusion, and the advancement of the art form. The School recognizes the need to move toward creating an actively anti-racist and anti-biased space of creative practice by creating systemic change through workshops, continuing education, and professional development centered around anti-racist practices, theatrical intimacy, and bettering ourselves in service of our diverse and intersectional student body.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses in musical theatre dance and performance for BFA and BA students (Coursework may include classes in dance technique, scene study, audition technique, and others depending on experience)
• Directing and/or choreographing departmental musicals
• Serving as a liaison between the Schools of Theatre and Dance to coordinate and implement dance coursework for musical theatre students
• Advising students, assisting in student recruitment, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA in Theatre or Dance or equivalent professional experience
• Special expertise in musical theatre dance styles (such as jazz and tap) as a performer, director, and/or choreographer
• Strong skills in collaboration and communication
• Professional networks to help bridge classroom experiences and the profession

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience (as an actor, dancer, director, and/or choreographer)
• University-level teaching experience
• Experience with inclusive teaching strategies (identity-conscious and culturally sensitive) at the undergraduate/graduate levels
• Experiences with decentralizing and decolonizing curriculum or building courses typical for musical theatre dance

UNC Greensboro is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.