Musical Theatre & Commercial Dance Instructor: Choreography

Southeast Missouri State University; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Missouri State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance beginning Fall 2027. The position carries a load of 15-credit hours per semester across musical theatre jazz, Broadway, tap, hip hop, and related forms.

The instructor will also serve as a primary choreographer for one or two productions annually and mentor student choreographers.

Qualifications

• MFA in Dance or equivalent required.
• Professional dancer and choreographer in commercial dance and musical theatre.
• Experience teaching in a college/university setting.
• Proven record of teaching musical theatre jazz and Broadway techniques.
• Ability to teach tap, hip hop and other dance styles used in musical theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach load of 15 credit hours per semester in musical theatre and dance.
• Choreograph one or two productions per academic year (musicals or dance concert).
• Mentor student choreographers in musical theatre and dance.
• Assist in conservatory recruitment activities for musical theatre and dance.
• Advise majors and serve on conservatory/university committees.

Skills

MFA in Dance

Professional dancer

Choreography

College teaching

Broadway techniques

Education

MFA in Dance

Masters with Significant Professional Experience

Job description

Instructor-RNTT

Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance

Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance

Holland College of Arts & Media

Primary Responsibilities:

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance beginning Fall 2027. The candidate will join an energetic 22-person theatre and dance faculty and staff, with a load equivalent to 15-credit hours per semester in the areas of musical theatre jazz, Broadway, tap, hip hop, and other forms and styles appropriate to the musical theatre and dance repertoire. The candidate will also serve as one of the primary choreographers for one or two productions each academic year (musicals or dance concert), mentor musical theatre and dance student choreographers, assist in conservatory recruitment activities in both musical theatre and dance, as well as advise musical theatre and dance majors and serve on conservatory and university committees as assigned. The musical theatre program is ranked in the top 30 programs nationally, and the conservatory maintains approximately 200 overall BFA/BA majors and operates in the outstanding River Campus facilities as part of the Holland College of Arts and Media. The university is accredited by NAST.

• MFA in Dance; MFA in Musical Theatre or Acting; or Masters with Significant Professional Experience (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university)
• Experience as a professional dancer and choreographer in commercial dance (TV, film, athletics, stadium, videos) and musical theatre;
• Experience teaching in a college or university program as a graduate assistant, instructor, assistant professor, or above;
• Proven record of successful teaching in musical theatre jazz and Broadway techniques;
• Ability to teach various levels of tap;
• Ability to teach various levels of hip hop and other areas of technique associated with musical theatre and commercial dance;
• Ability to help students prepare for professional auditions, including online websites, reels, resumes, and so on;
• Proven record of significant professional experience as a choreographer of large-scale musicals, dance concerts, athletic events, and so on;
• Ability to teach other areas of dance and/or theatre as needed;
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated desire to recruit and retain musical theatre and dance majors; and
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Application Deadline:This position is available August 1, 2027,and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 14, 2026.

To Apply:Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Online link to personal or other websites demonstrating quality work as a choreographer and dancer

• Names, telephone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three professional references

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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