Adjunct Opera Stage Director & Instructor

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor to direct opera productions and lead performance training in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will direct fully staged productions, cast students, and collaborate with the vocal coach and conductor beginning January 19, 2027.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Producer, attending rehearsals, and serving on audition panels while fostering a positive, professional environment for a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience with national profile as Opera Stage Director.
• Thorough knowledge of operatic literature.
• Experience directing opera performances at university or professional level.
• Record of excellence teaching students at the highest professional level.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility in a diverse academic community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Stage Director of the Opera program in coordination with the Producer.
• Prepare students for staged opera productions including attending all room staging and onstage rehearsals with conductor/vocal coach.
• Direct and produce a fully staged opera production starting in the Spring semester.
• Cast student performers and participate on audition panels.
• Promote VCUs opera program and engage with the community.

Skills

Opera Stage Director

Operatic literature knowledge

Directing opera

Teaching excellence

Professionalism and civility

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Doctorate or ABD status

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor to direct opera productions and lead performance training in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will direct fully staged productions, cast students, and collaborate with the vocal coach and conductor beginning January 19, 2027.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Producer, attending rehearsals, and serving on audition panels while fostering a positive, professional environment for a