Assistant Teaching Professor, Musical Theater Performance

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses at all levels, including Musical Theater Performance, Vocal Performance, Music Fundamentals, Musical Theater Audition, and History of Musical Theater.
• Serve as an academic and creative advisor to students, guiding them toward professional-quality work and emerging best practices.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and committee work.
• Potentially serve as a stage director, music director, or associate music director for departmental productions.

Requirements

• MFA or other relevant master’s degree.
• Demonstrated professional experience in musical theater, teaching, and creative activity.
• Extensive knowledge of the musical theater repertoire.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a commitment to developing curriculum that responds to the evolving needs of the profession.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty across various programs, including Acting, Theater Design and Technology, and Stage Management.

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university located in the heart of New York State. The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, offers a highly ranked BFA program uniquely integrated with a major regional theater, providing students with a vibrant, pre-professional training environment.