Assistant Professor of Practice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Nebraska; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Musical Theatre. The role focuses on developing versatile performers through integrated training in acting, singing, movement, and storytelling, in collaboration with the Glenn Korff School of Music and Nebraska Repertory Theatre.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in musical theatre performance, mentor students, and help shape the curriculum while pursuing an active

Qualificações

• A BFA in Musical Theatre or related discipline.
• At least five years of professional musical theatre experience.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring emerging theatre artists.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines with faculty and students.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate courses in musical theatre performance and related areas.
• Mentor students through applied performance experiences.
• Help shape the Musical Theatre curriculum.
• Collaborate across theatre, music, dance, entertainment design and emerging media.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring students

Formação académica

BFA in Musical Theatre or related

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Working Title

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department

Johnny Carson School-Theatre & Film-1033

Description Of Work

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Musical Theatre.

Working in close collaboration with the Glenn Korff School of Music, the successful candidate will play a central role in developing and preparing versatile performers through integrated training in acting, singing, movement, and storytelling.

The School seeks an accomplished artist-educator who brings significant professional musical theatre experience, a commitment to teaching and mentorship, and an interest in the continued growth and national visibility of the program. The position supports collaborative creative and production opportunities with the Glenn Korff School of Music, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, and other College partners.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in musical theatre performance and related areas, mentor students through applied performance experiences, and help shape the Musical Theatre curriculum. The position connects contemporary professional practice with rigorous performance training and encourages collaboration across theatre, music, dance, entertainment design and production, and emerging media.

Key Responsibilities

Musical Theatre Performance and Production

• Teach musical theatre performance, acting through song, audition preparation, repertoire interpretation, scene study, performance coaching, and related areas consistent with expertise and curricular needs.


• Integrate current professional methods to develop students’ artistry, technical proficiency, interpretive skills, versatility, and professional readiness.


• Coach and mentor students through laboratories, workshops, auditions, rehearsals, productions, and other experiential learning opportunities.


• Contribute to production-based learning and, as appropriate to expertise and assigned responsibilities, direct, choreograph, or music direct mainstage productions with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, Glenn Korff School of Music, and Nebraska Repertory Theatre.

Teaching, Mentorship, and Curriculum

• Teach courses that may include Musical Theatre Performance, Acting Through Song, Musical Theatre Techniques, Audition Techniques, and Musical Theatre Scene Study.


• Participate in development, assessment, and delivery of the Musical Theatre curriculum in collaboration with the Glenn Korff School of Music.


• Mentor students in connecting acting, singing, movement, and storytelling and in preparing for professional auditions and careers.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Develop collaborative teaching, performance, and creative opportunities across Musical Theatre, Acting, Music, Dance, Emerging Media Arts, and Entertainment Design and Production.


• Support realized productions and creative projects connecting students with designers, directors, choreographers, musicians, technicians, and emerging media artists.


• Contribute to interdisciplinary curricular and production experiences linking performance, design, technology, and storytelling.

Professional and School Engagement

• Maintain an active professional and creative practice in musical theatre performance, directing, choreography, music direction, or related areas.


• Participate in student recruitment and auditions, advising, program development and assessment, faculty governance, and service to the School, College, and University.


• Support the continued growth and national visibility of the School, helping to shape the Musical Theatre curriculum, and help students build connections to the professional theatre industry.

Appointment

• 80% Teaching – Undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, production-based learning, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary teaching and creative collaboration. Assigned directing, choreography, or music direction may be included as appropriate.


• 10% Service.


• 10% Research/Creative Activity.

About The School

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film is part of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The School supports education and creative practice in theatre, film, performance, design, production, and contemporary storytelling in addition to connecting performance training with the Glenn Korff School of Music and collaborative production experiences.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is a vibrant university community and state capital with a growing technology sector and a strong arts and cultural ecosystem. The University is located adjacent to a dynamic downtown with restaurants, coffee houses, movie theatres, music venues, bike trails, and residential neighborhoods.

Lincoln is home to the Lied Center for Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art, International Quilt Museum, Nebraska State Museum, and the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, an art‑house cinema within the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, along with numerous independent arts and performance organizations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A BFA in Musical Theatre or an adjacent degree in theatre performance, acting, directing, dance, music, or a closely related discipline.


• Five years of professional experience in musical theatre as a performer, director, choreographer, music director, or creative collaborator.


• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching, directing, or mentoring emerging theatre artists.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with artists and educators across multiple disciplines.


• Strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive, rigorous, and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MFA , MM, or other advanced degree in Musical Theatre, Theatre, Directing, Music, or a related field.


• Five years of professional experience in regional theatre, national tours, Broadway, Off-Broadway, or other professional performance settings.


• Experience teaching musical theatre performance, acting through song, audition techniques, scene study, or musical theatre repertoire at the university or professional level.


• Experience directing, choreographing, or music directing musical theatre productions.


• Piano proficiency supporting musical theatre instruction, vocal coaching, rehearsal, or music direction.


• Experience developing curricula or contributing to the growth of a musical theatre training program.


• Established professional theatre industry relationships and experience supporting students’ transitions into professional careers.


• Experience collaborating across theatre, music, emerging media, and related academic or creative programs.