Professor of Musical Theatre

Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion (IN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana invites applications for a full-time Professor of Musical Theatre.

The role provides academic and artistic leadership for the BA in Musical Theatre (proposed) and the Theatre minor, overseeing curriculum development, student advising, and program growth while serving as Artistic Director of the Division's theatrical programming, including fall and spring productions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in musical theatre, theatre, or closely related field required.
• Terminal degree preferred in musical theatre, theatre, directing, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience directing musical theatre productions at the collegiate, semi‑professional, or professional level.

Responsabilités

• Serve as Artistic Director of the Division's theatrical programming, overseeing the artistic vision and quality of all theatrical productions.
• Direct theatrical productions and collaborate with faculty directors, music directors, choreographers, designers, and guest artists.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and ongoing improvement for the BA in Musical Theatre (proposed) and Theatre minor in collaboration with divisional faculty.
• Teach undergraduate courses in musical theatre, theatre, and music according to divisional needs, areas of expertise, and assigned workload.
• Oversee auditions, callbacks, casting, and production scheduling.
• Develop and manage production budgets in collaboration with the Division Chair and Technical Director.
• Coordinate production logistics, including licensing, personnel, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the hiring and coordination of contracted artistic personnel in accordance with university policies.
• Collaborate with university personnel to promote theatrical productions and related events.

Connaissances

Leadership

Administrative ability

Effective communication

Mentoring undergraduates

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Collegiate theatre production

Formation

Master's degree in musical theatre, theatre, or closely related field

Terminal degree preferred in musical theatre, theatre, directing, or closely related field

Description du poste

Professor of Musical Theatre
Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN

Type: Full-Time
Category: Music

Work type: Full-time

Location: Marion, Indiana

Categories: Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Job Title: Professor of Musical Theatre

Reporting Relationship: Chair, Division of Music & Theatre

Unit: IWU-Marion Campus

Department: Theatre-College of Arts & Sciences-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Phillippe Performing Arts Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The Professor of Musical Theatre provides academic and artistic leadership for the Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (proposed) and the Theatre minor at Indiana Wesleyan University. This full-time faculty member oversees curriculum development, student advising, and program growth while serving as Artistic Director of the Division's theatrical programming, including the annual fall play and spring musical productions. In collaboration with faculty, staff, and guest artists, the Professor of Musical Theatre cultivates a rigorous, collaborative, and Christ-centered learning environment that prepares students for excellence in theatrical performance and meaningful service through the arts. The ideal candidate will articulate and advance a compelling vision for the continued development of musical theatre and theatre at IWU. Applicants should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Beginning Fall 2027.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Professor of Musical Theatre will serve as the supervisor to the full-time technical director of theatre, theatre student workers, and any guest artists.

Duties and Responsibilities

Artistic Leadership

• Serve as Artistic Director of the Division's theatrical programming, overseeing the artistic vision and quality of all theatrical productions
• Direct theatrical productions and collaborate with faculty directors, music directors, choreographers, designers, and guest artists
• Collaborate with the Division Chair and faculty in season selection, balancing artistic quality, educational value, production feasibility, and institutional mission
• Work closely with the Technical Director to coordinate production design, planning, execution, and safety
• Foster a collaborative, Christ-centered artistic environment that promotes professional standards, student mentorship, and artistic excellence

Academic Leadership and Teaching

• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and ongoing improvement for the BA in Musical Theatre (proposed) and Theatre minor in collaboration with divisional faculty
• Teach undergraduate courses in musical theatre, theatre, and music according to divisional needs, areas of expertise, and assigned workload
• Serve as academic advisor for students enrolled in the BA in Musical Theatre and Theatre minor
• Maintain professional engagement through scholarship, creative activity, and continued artistic development
• Integrate Christian faith and artistic practice through teaching and mentorship

Organization and Administration

• Oversee auditions, callbacks, casting, and production scheduling
• Develop and manage production budgets in collaboration with the Division Chair and Technical Director
• Coordinate production logistics, including licensing, personnel, and resource allocation
• Oversee the hiring and coordination of contracted artistic personnel in accordance with university policies (as needed)
• Collaborate with university personnel to promote theatrical productions and related events
• Assess theatrical facility, equipment, and staffing needs in collaboration with the Division Chair

Program Development and Recruitment

• Develop and advance a strategic vision for the growth and long-term sustainability of musical theatre and theatre at IWU
• Collaborate with the Division Chair and faculty to support student recruitment, retention, and program development
• Represent the program through recruitment events, auditions, outreach, and relationships with schools, theatres, alumni, and community partners
• Develop opportunities for student artistic engagement beyond mainstage productions

Other

• Participate fully in the academic life of the Division of Music and Theatre, including faculty meetings, committee assignments, assessment activities, and institutional initiatives
• Fulfill university expectations for faculty teaching, professional development, scholarship or creative activity, and institutional service
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned

Qualifications

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master's degree in musical theatre, theatre, or a closely related field required
• Terminal degree preferred in musical theatre, theatre, directing, or a closely related field

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in directing musical theatre productions at the collegiate, semi-professional, or professional level
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Music Director(s), Choreographer(s), Designer(s), and other technical personnel
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher; collegiate teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative experience in theatrical production, including production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of artistic personnel

Required Skills

• Leadership and administrative capacity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills for relating effectively to faculty, staff, and students within a multidisciplinary academic environment
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in an academic setting
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with collegiate musical theatre production processes

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

Indiana Wesleyan University is an affirmational action / Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other administered programs, and all phases of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other compensation, and termination of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, Indiana Wesleyan University is committed to compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders except as claimed in a filed religious exemption. Indiana Wesleyan University affirms its position as a Christian University of the liberal arts and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the intent, mission, and doctrinal position stated in the university catalog. The President, the Administrative Officers, and all persons who have hiring authority will maintain and implement personnel policies and practices to assure that affirmative action/equal opportunity is being actively implemented and that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion shall suffer any form of discrimination. Indiana Wesleyan University will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause Indiana Wesleyan University an undue hardship.