Adjunct Faculty - Opera Theater

Adjunct Faculty - Opera Theater

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

Rider00426

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Performance Studies

Opening Date

10/18/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AAUP

• Description
• Benefits

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Westminster College of Media and Performing Arts of Rider University invites applicants for an adjunct instructor of Opera Theater within Westminster Choir College. This position is to direct the spring production of Le nozze di Figaro (abridged). The Spring 2027 semester begins on January 25, 2027 with musical rehearsals. Staging rehearsals would begin at the discretion of Opera Theater Director, Professor Susan Ashbaker.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent professional experience).

• Significant experience in opera direction, both at the professional and at the academic level.

• Experience working with a diverse population including young artists or student singers.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Experience adhering to a strict budget.

• Experience and skill in creative problem solving.

• Works well and calmly under pressure and deadlines.

• Understanding of all elements of production that intersect with the position of stage director.

• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Master's Degree in either the Music or Theater Fields, and/or significant professional and academic experience in opera direction.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu