Opera Stage Director (Adjunct) - Lead University Productions

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Virginia Union [note: actual campus location referenced in materials] seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor to direct opera productions, beginning January 19, 2027. The role includes casting, coordinating with vocal coach and conductor, and serving on audition panels.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, knowledge of operatic literature, and prior university or professional opera directing experience, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience with a national profile as Opera Stage Director.
• Thorough knowledge of operatic literature.
• Experience directing opera performances at the university or professional level.
• Record of excellence teaching students at the highest professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive, respectful environment across diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Direct and produce a fully staged opera production starting in the Spring semester.
• Cast student performers and coordinate with vocal coach and conductor.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals; collaborate with producer to stage opera for university program.

Skills

Opera stage directing

University-level directing

Teaching excellence

Interpersonal professionalism

Diversity commitment

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Doctorate or ABD (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University in Virginia Union [note: actual campus location referenced in materials] seeks a part-time, non-credit adjunct instructor to direct opera productions, beginning January 19, 2027. The role includes casting, coordinating with vocal coach and conductor, and serving on audition panels.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience, knowledge of operatic literature, and prior university or professional opera directing experience, with