Need Professor of Practice-Musical Theatre in Bloomington, IN
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Professor of Practice-Musical Theatre
Company: Indiana University
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Position Details
Title Professor of Practice-Musical Theatre
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Theatre & Drama
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
Professor of Practice-Musical Theatre
The Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance at Indiana University is seeking applications for a full-time Professor of Practice who has achieved distinction in musical theatre performance, voice teaching, and voice pedagogy to join our nationally recognized BFA Musical Theatre program with outstanding faculty colleagues starting August 2024. Position requires specialization in musical theatre voice training as it pertains to the myriad of musical theatre genres of the past 100 years, as well as the decades of popular music that influenced those genres. Also of interest is knowledge of voice science, vocal health, and the ability to collaborate with members of the IU Voice and Speech Department to develop resources to promote optimal vocal health and wellness for the musical theatre singer at IU.
Position teaches applied voice lessons to BFA Musical Theatre Majors, and may occasionally collaborate with musical theatre faculty in classes such as ?acting the song?, the American songbook, building a cabaret show, audition technique, and the IU BFA senior showcase.
Position teaches applied voice lessons to 18-24 students per semester each year in the above areas of expertise. Position may be asked to advise/mentor students on independent projects and is expected to serve on some departmental committees. The department has a vibrant summer theatre scene, and experience with summer high school musical theatre training programs and the development of new musicals is a plus.
Review of applications will begin on November 10th, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply to the link below.
Our goal is to prepare well-rounded, multi-faceted musical theatre artists who will succeed in the profession. MFA, MM, and/or equivalent professional experience is required. See to learn more about the program.
Please submit: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, contacts for three references and a statement of teaching philosophy which should also address the applicant's contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion through teaching and service.
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Musical Theatre Professor of Practice - Attention Cindi Severance, Indiana University, 275 N. Jordan Ave, Room A252 W, Bloomington, IN 47405, email [email protected]
Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ Community are encouraged to apply. The College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity,
color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Basic Qualifications
Position requires specialization in musical theatre voice training as it pertains to the myriad of musical theatre genres of the past 100 years, as well as the decades of popular music that influenced those genres. Also of interest is knowledge of voice science, vocal health, and the ability to collaborate with members of the IU Voice and Speech Department to develop resources to promote optimal vocal health and wellness for the musical theatre singer at IU.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Musical Theatre Professor of Practice - Attention Cindi Severance, Indiana University, 275 N. Eagleson Ave, A252 W, Bloomington, IN 47405, email [email protected].
Additional Qualifications
Position teaches applied voice lessons to BFA Musical Theatre Majors, and may occasionally collaborate with musical theatre faculty in classes such as ?acting the song?, the American songbook, building a cabaret show, audition technique, and the IU BFA senior showcase. Position teaches applied voice lessons to 18-24 students per semester each year in the above areas of expertise. Position may be asked to advise/mentor students on independent projects and is expected to serve on some departmental committees. The department has a vibrant summer theatre scene, and experience with summer high school musical theatre training programs and the development of new musicals is a plus.
Our goal is to prepare well-rounded, multi-faceted musical theatre artists who will succeed in the profession. MFA, MM, and/or equivalent professional experience is required. See https://theatre.indiana.edu/index.html to learn more about the program.
Salary and Rank $68,000. - $71,000.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on November 10th, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply to the link below.
For Best Consideration Date 11/10/2023
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100601-2023
Expected salary: $68000 - 71000 per year
Location: Bloomington, IN