Practitioner in Residence

Columbia College Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the heart of Chicago seeks a passionate Practitioner in Residence to lead its Musical Theatre program. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of artists through teaching and mentorship. The successful candidate will collaborate with talented faculty and engage with a vibrant student body, all while contributing to a rich curriculum that emphasizes creativity and professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those eager to make a lasting impact in the arts community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Program

Educational Assistance Programs

Retirement Planning Benefits

Qualifications

• Professional piano playing skills required.
• Candidates must have strong teaching and creative credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes in musical theatre and vocal performance.
• Serve as Music Director for the Musical Theatre program.

Skills

Musical Theatre

Vocal Performance

Teaching Skills

Piano Playing

Education

MFA or Doctorate in Musical Theatre or Music

Post-secondary degree with professional experience

Job description

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The School of Theatre and Dance of Columbia College Chicago seeks applicants for a full-time Practitioner-in-Residence Faculty position of Music Director/Musical Theatre Voice beginning August 2025. This is a one-year appointment.

This faculty member will serve as the Music Director in the theatre program. Working in collaboration with other full-time faculty in musical theatre dance and acting, the candidate will teach classes in musical theatre, vocal performance, and audition techniques. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester, with course releases for work on productions. This person will mentor students, contribute to curricular discussions, and provide other forms of service to the School as needed. They will supervise the accompanists for classes, rehearsals, and performances and will identify and mentor assistant musical directors for productions. Other duties include vocal coaching and hiring/supervising the band/orchestra for the mainstage musical theatre productions. Professional piano playing skills are required for this position.

In addition to expertise in their field, successful candidates must exhibit excellent teaching and creative/scholarly credentials and be passionate about undergraduate education

The School of Theatre and Dance at Columbia College Chicago houses majors in Acting for Stage and Screen (BA and BFA), Musical Theatre (BA and BFA), Comedy Writing and Performance (BA), Dance (BA), and Theatre Arts: Production and Practice (BA) with concentrations in Theatre Design & Technology, Directing, Stage Management, and Theatre Arts. With over 700 students, the School of Theatre and Dance’s mission is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive education in the practices and processes of creating theatre, dance, and live performance. The School of Theatre and Dance stages more than 50 productions a year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate level in areas assigned by the School Director.
• Serve as the Music Director for the Musical Theatre program.
• Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
• Supervise and advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Commit to continuing professional development.
• Provide service to the college, profession and community.
• Actively follow and promote Columbia College Chicago policies
  
  

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes, access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college’s mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information please visit here.

Required Qualifications

• MFA, Doctorate or other terminal degree in Musical Theatre or Music. Candidates with a post-secondary degree and significant professional experience at the highest level may also be considered.
• Professional piano playing skills.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience and college teaching experience are highly desirable.
  
  

Application

To apply for this position, submit the following materials online:

• A letter outlining the applicant’s background, qualifications, and vision for the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• An Access and Excellence Statement describing actions you have taken to support and advance educational access and exposure to broad perspectives in service, teaching, or research/creative activity. Please be succinct with your response.
• Contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior consultation with the applicant.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  
  

For best consideration, please apply by April 27.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.

Position Minimum Annual Salary: $60,000.00

Position Maximum Annual Salary: $61,000.00

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

About The College

Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit college for creatives serving over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Columbia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Located in downtown Chicago’s South Loop, the College is centered in one of the world's most lively urban cultural areas. Its many competitive advantages include its strong reputation in the creative industries, outstanding faculty and passionate students, impressive technological and physical resources, and a sincere commitment to bringing diverse voices and experiences into proximity with each other to shape new forms of creative practice.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.

Additional Information

• Position subject to a background screening.
• This is a non-union position.
• This position is overtime exempt.
  
  

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job

Faculty

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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