Tenure-Track Musical Theatre Vocal Performance Faculty

Southeast Missouri State University; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Missouri State University is seeking an assistant professor of musical theatre vocal performance in the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, beginning fall 2027.

The candidate will join an energetic 22-person theatre and dance faculty and staff, teaching the equivalent of 12-credit hours per semester in such classes as musical theatre class and private voice, theory, score study, performance, and musical theatre history.

Qualifications

• MFA in Musical Theatre or Acting, or MM/DMA in Vocal Pedagogy or Vocal Performance.
• Experience teaching in college/university programs at various levels.
• Proven record of private and class voice teaching at the university level.
• Ability to teach music theory, score study, and music history.
• Ability to serve as music director for large-scale musicals.
• Demonstrated leadership and recruitment of theatre majors.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 12-credit hours per semester in musical theatre classes and private voice.
• Recruit, mentor, advise BFA musical theatre and acting majors.
• Potentially serve as music director for select main stage musicals.
• Participate in university/department committees and external professional activities.

Skills

Private voice teaching

Vocal performance

Music direction

Leadership

Communication

Recruiting majors

Education

MFA in Musical Theatre or Acting

MM or DMA in Vocal Pedagogy or Vocal Performance

Job description

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track

Musical Theatre Vocal Performance

Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance

Holland College of Arts and Media

Primary Responsibilities

Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University seeks a tenure track, assistant professor of musical theatre vocal performance beginning fall 2027. The candidate will join an energetic 22-person theatre and dance faculty and staff, teaching the equivalent of 12-credit hours per semester in such classes as musical theatre class and private voice, theory, score study, performance, and musical theatre history. The faculty member will also serve as music director for select main stage musicals, as well as recruit, mentor, advise BFA musical theatre and acting majors, and potentially serve in a leadership role in the BFA program. Additionally, the faculty member will serve on department and university committees as assigned, while continuing outside professional endeavors. The program maintains approximately 200 BFA and BA majors and operates as part of the Holland College of Arts and Media in the outstanding River Campus facilities. The university is NAST-accredited, and the musical theatre program is nationally ranked.

• MFA in Musical Theatre or Acting; or MM or DMA in Vocal Pedagogy or Vocal Performance with an emphasis in Musical Theatre and/or with significant professional experience (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university)
• Experience teaching in a college or university program as a graduate assistant, instructor, assistant professor or above
• Proven record of successful teaching private and class voice at the university level
• Evidence of ability to teach music theory and musical theatre score study and history
• Evidence of ability to teach musical theatre performance
• Evidence of ability to serve as music director of large-scale musicals
• Evidence of leadership ability
• Proven record of significant professional experience as an actor/singer/vocal coach in musical theatre
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain musical theatre majors
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage university and outside professional committees
• 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 16, 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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