Assistant Teaching Professor of Commercial Voice & Musical Theatre

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor of Commercial Voice & Musical Theatre to join its vibrant School of Music. This role offers the opportunity to engage in innovative teaching and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on student success. The ideal candidate will inspire students through dynamic instruction in voice and musical theatre techniques, while also participating in community engagement. With a commitment to inclusive excellence, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive academic setting that values creativity and professional growth.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in voice or musical theatre required.
• 4 months of teaching experience in a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach private voice to students in the commercial music degree program.
• Develop courses in Musical Theatre and Acting Options.

Skills

Voice Training

Musical Theatre Techniques

Piano Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Voice or Musical Theatre

M.F.A. or D.M.A. in Voice or Musical Theatre

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

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The School of Music invites applications for a contract faculty opportunity for
Assistant Teaching Professor of Commercial Voice & Musical Theatre beginning August 2025.

Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Teaching Professor of Commercial Voice & Musical Theatre
About this Opportunity
About Ball State University	Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century: * We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student. * We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors. * We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni. And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive. Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community. Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
Description	The School of Music invites applications for a non-tenure line faculty opportunity for Assistant Teaching Professor of Commercial Voice & Musical Theatre beginning August 2025. Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one's lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department's, college's, and university's lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities. This position will provide instruction in both the School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance, fulfilling the following duties: The ideal candidate will teach private voice to School of Music students who are enrolling in the newly approved commercial music degree program The ideal candidate will teach required courses within the Musical Theatre and Acting Options including three different levels of Singing Actor, Musical Theatre technique courses, and additional collaborative courses that focus on training fully developed "triple threat" performers. The ideal candidate will teach will be a collaborative bridge builder between Music and Theatre/Dance., including in the areas of pedagogy, curriculum, governance, and culture building.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in voice, musical theatre or related discipline completed by date of employment or equivalent professional experience. At least 4 months (one semester) of experience teaching voice lessons to students in a collegiate/university setting. Proficient piano skills, with the ability to accompany singers and ensembles with an understanding of the multiple musical styles within the musical theatre genre. Excellent sight-reading skills at the piano a must. At least 4 months (one semester) of experience teaching courses that focus on musical theatre techniques and repertoire. At least 8 months (one academic year) of teaching at the university/college level.
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications	M.F.A. or D.M.A. in Voice or Musical Theatre completed by date of employment. At least 24 months (3 academic years) of teaching experience at the university/college level. Ability to serve as an artist for production work when needed. Experience with both contemporary and classical repertoire within the field of vocal training. Substantial experience as a vocalist, actor, or performer in major venues. Connections and recognitions within the professional music and/or musical theatre industries.
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Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
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Department	School of Music:600040
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number	765-285-5402

Posting Detail Information

For nominations and questions about this opportunity, please contact Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, at [e-mail]

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Jon Truitt
[e-mail]
765-285-3390

Posting Number	202501423F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/11/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date	01/09/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	02/14/2025
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
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