Adjunct Faculty - Musical Theatre

Responsibilities

• Teach various classes related to Dance, Voice, and Musical Theatre Directing for the fall 2026 semester
• Support the Department of Performing Arts in preparing students for personal and professional success
• Deliver high-quality instruction to students in a university setting

Requirements

• BA or BFA in musical theatre, theatre, voice, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience directing, teaching, and/or performing in musicals, plays, or other performance genres
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced or Terminal degree in musical theatre, theatre, voice, or a related field
• Extensive professional experience at the national and international level
• Experience working with early-career professionals in musical theatre
• Previous experience teaching in a university environment

About the Company

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college and a best-value institution. Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Rider provides a vibrant community with more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, dedicated to transforming the lives of students through academic excellence.