Lecturer - Musical Theatre Program Director - 2411

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 7,500 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity, and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Department of Music seeks applications for a Lecturer of Musical Theatre starting in Spring 2023. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Musical Theatre including song-study classes, Music Theater Styles, and the History of Musical Theatre, as well as stage and/or music direct one production each semester. Additional responsibilities depend on the candidate’s expertise and the department’s needs. The candidate will also be expected to participate in appropriate department, university, and professional service, serve as an academic advisor, and actively recruit prospective Musical Theatre students. Thorough knowledge of musical theatre history and repertoire is required, as well as an understanding of current trends in musical theatre.
 

Minimum Requirements· A completed master’s degree in music or theatre (or evidence of a substantial professional performance career) is required.

· Successful collegiate teaching experience and departmental service

· Demonstrated professional-level artistry in the area(s) of acting, stage direction, and/or music direction.

· The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is essential.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills are also required.
 

Preferred Qualifications

· MFA or PhD in Music Theater, Theatre or DMA in a related area.

· Prior higher education experience directing or music directing musical theatre productions.

· Industry connections and active performance credits with Broadway and Equity companies.

· Experience developing a student-centered curriculum and learning outcomes.

· Experience with student auditions, recruitment, and retention.

· Experience and interest in collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.

· Piano skills and technical theatre expertise are an asset.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should apply online at  https://jobs.uncp.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please do not send additional materials at this time. The review of applications begins October 31, 2022, and continues until the position is filled. The position begins in January 2023.

Work location: UNCP Main Campus.

About the Department: The UNCP Department of Music, an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, offers a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, a Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Industry Emphasis, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, an academic concentration, and minors in Jazz Studies, Media Integration, Music, Music Industry, Musical Theatre, and Sacred Music to approximately 150 music majors, minors, and concentrations. There are twelve full-time faculty, fifteen adjunct faculty, and three full-time staff members. The Department’s mission is to offer all students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music the opportunity to continue further study either for a profession or an avocation. We strive to educate students to understand and appreciate music not only as an art form with a rich historical and cultural heritage but as an ongoing, contemporary endeavor that incorporates tradition and technological advancements through individual and group participation. Learn more at www.uncp.edu/music.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. 

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.