Assistant Professor of Theatre

JOB SUMMARY:

The Greensboro College Department of Theatre seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Theatre, Musical Theatre. This position will include teaching in the musical theatre concentration, directing musicals, and advising musical theatre majors as well as assisting with recruiting for the theatre department.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Teach three to four classes per semester.
2. Teach courses within their specialty, as well as general theatre courses. Preferred courses include Musical Theatre Cabaret, Auditions, Junior Recital, and Musical Theatre History.
3. Direct either the musical revue and/or the book musical.  There are opportunities to direct a play as well.
4. Advise musical theatre majors.
5. Contribute to department recruitment efforts, attend at least one recruiting conference, and assist with hosting events such as the NCTC High School Play Festival and College Day.
6. Contribute to the college in general including attending faculty meetings, participating in faculty workshops, serving on committees, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree or higher with prior college/university teaching experience in Musical Theatre.
2. Excellent communication skills, as well as cordial collaborative skills with both faculty and student performers, directors, and designers.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Three years’ experience of teaching at the college/university level preferred, especially courses involving acting for musical theatre and musical theatre performance.
2. Prior directing experience preferred.
3. Ability to play the piano preferred.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Email: ahyers@greensboro.edu

1. Letter of Interest
2. Teaching Statement that includes your pedagogical philosophy and how it relates to your classroom teaching and production work.
3. Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts upon acceptance)
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Names and contact information for references that can speak to your teaching and professional experience.

The Greensboro College Department of Theatre Website:

https://www.greensboro.edu/academics/arts/theatre/