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Job Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor - Accompanist & Vocal Instructor Position Number 935020 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH School of Theatre and Dance Department Homepage https://theatredance.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department THEATRE&DANCE,SCH OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor - Accompanist & Vocal Instructor Working Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor - Accompanist & Vocal Instructor Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. ECU offers 87 Bachelor's degrees programs, 69 Master's degree programs,13 Research Doctoral degrees, 5 Professional Doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine, and the School of Dental Medicine.
The School of Theatre and Dance, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 students across BFA programs in acting, dance, educational theatre, and entertainment design and production, and a BA in theatre arts. Over 30 faculty and staff support the artistic and creative work of the students and school. East Carolina University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Job Duties
The School of Theatre and Dance is searching to fill a full-time 9-month Permanent Fixed Term Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Associate Professor - Accompanist & Vocal Instructor.
The Accompanist & Vocal Instructor teaches a 2:2 course load, with the remaining 50% covering accompaniment for dance classes (ballet and modern), private vocal coaching, and music directing as needed. This position may teach courses in musical theatre performance techniques, advanced audition preparation, fundamental musicianship, music theory, and/or musical theatre history, depending on the candidate's areas of specialty. The position is expected to teach and provide professional service to the institution and community.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
A Master's Degree (MM or MFA) in Music or Musical Theatre or equivalent professional experience is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
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Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Prefer five years of commensurate professional experience. Preferred skills include improvisation, sight-reading, and experience with a range of repertoire (classical and musical theatre).
Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin:
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Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 letters of recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letter of recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Information about the ECU School of Theatre and Dance can be found at https://theatredance.ecu.edu/.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Job Open Date 05/22/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 06/06/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93601 Nondiscrimination Statement
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