Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance

Position Title: Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance

Job Posting Number: 2025021TTL

Job Location: San Marcos

Department: Department of Theatre & Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance (Tenure Track or Nontenure Professor of Practice), starting fall 2025. The new hire will join an internationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty and top ranked musical theatre program that celebrates a highly vetted student population with a <2.6% acceptance rate. We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach a course load of 3/3, with courses tailored to the candidate’s strengths. Potential courses may include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance, and Musical Theatre History.
• Choreograph at least one musical per year as part of the department’s mainstage season.
• Serve as Co-Head of the Musical Theatre Area, with responsibilities including:
• Student recruitment and audition management.
• Curriculum Development
• Fundraising initiatives for the program.
• Mentorship and advising of students.
• Collaborating with faculty to facilitate co-curricular initiatives.
• Engaging and working with industry professionals and guest artists.
• Contributing to the development and evolution of the program and the department.
• Building and maintaining relationships with alumni, donors, and parents.
• Other department and/or university service may be assigned in accordance with rank.

Required Qualifications:

For Assistant Professor Rank (Tenure Line):
• MFA in related field
• Professional experience in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.
• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.

For Associate Professor Rank (Tenure Line):
• MFA in related field
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.
• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.

For Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.
• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.

For Associate Professor of Practice Rank:
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities.
• Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals.

The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the current professional musical theatre industry necessary for pre-professional training.
• Existing relationships with industry professionals.
• Experience mentoring students at the collegiate level.
• Exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated administrative skills and leadership in an academic or artistic setting.
• Documented creative research in the field of musical theatre choreography.
• Documented professional recognition (e.g., awards, honors, reviews).
• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Collegiate level teaching experience.

Application Procedures:

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted:

• Portfolio (digital; websites accepted) with an emphasis on relevant musical theatre and choreographic work.
• Artistic statement addressing approach to collaboration and mentoring with a dedication to contemporary professional practices.
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Contact information for 5 references from directors and/or professional collaborators.

Proposed Start Date: Fall 2025

Posting Date: 10/01/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins: Full Consideration Date: 01/05/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled? Yes

EEO/AA Statement: Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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