Assistant Director of Opera and Musical Theater and Associate Professor of Music

Oklahoma City University • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Director of Opera and Musical Theater and Associate Professor of Music. The successful candidate will stage-direct operas and musicals, teach acting and related Opera/Musical Theater courses, and assist with administrative aspects of the program. The position also includes creative activity, university committee service, participation in the school's assessment program, and student recruiting and retention efforts. Effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion and tenure.

OCU's Opera and Musical Theater program is frequently ranked among the top ten programs nationally and presents four fully produced shows and two additional productions with reduced production support each season. Its training emphasizes preparation for 21st-century artistic careers. The ideal candidate will join conversations about the school's strategic direction and help guide its next chapter.

The Bass School of Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCU welcomes applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education and seeks a team member committed to the university's and Office of Diversity and Inclusion's strategic goals.

The position is at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music, an all-Steinway school and fully accredited NASM institutional member, with 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university in Oklahoma City.

Requirements

• Doctorate or MFA in directing, vocal/opera performance, or a related field.
• A national reputation as a director of both opera and musicals, with significant professional experience.
• Experience designing and teaching acting courses for singers.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and inspire students at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Stage-direct operas and musicals.
• Teach acting and related Opera/Musical Theater courses.
• Assist with administrative aspects of the Opera/Musical Theater program.
• Engage in creative activity.
• Serve on university committees.
• Participate in the school's assessment program.
• Participate in student recruiting and retention efforts for the school and university.
• Meet expectations for effective teaching, scholarship, and service for promotion and tenure.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• University-paid life insurance.
• University-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree