Visiting Instructor / Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Direction in Theatre Arts AF8168

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma State University's Department of Theatre seeks a dynamic and collaborative artist-educator to join our faculty as a Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music Direction, beginning August 2026. This faculty member will play a vital role in the training and artistic development of students in our BFA Theatre Arts program, including emphases in Acting and Musical Theatre. We seek a candidate who is passionate about vocal pedagogy, music direction, collaborative performance, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will serve as the primary music director for departmental musicals while providing applied vocal instruction and musical support across the Musical Theatre curriculum. This position will be housed within the Department of Theatre and will work closely with faculty, students, directors, and production personnel to support the artistic and educational mission of the program. The position carries responsibilities in teaching (65%) and music direction (35%).

Requirements

• A master's degree or terminal degree in Music Direction, Collaborative Piano, Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre, Conducting, Music Education, or a closely related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Demonstrated experience serving as a music director, conductor, rehearsal pianist, collaborative pianist, vocal coach, or related professional role in musical theater and/or collegiate performance settings.
• Evidence of successful teaching, coaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate students in a university, conservatory, or professional training environment.
• Evidence of strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative artistic and academic environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to mentorship, recruitment, and fostering student achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Music Direction, Collaborative Piano, Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre, Conducting, Music Education, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction through applied voice lessons for students in the Theatre Arts. Vocal coaching constitutes a significant portion of the teaching assignment.
• Additional teaching responsibilities may include accompanying and supporting performance-based courses such as Musicianship for the Singing Actor, Acting for Music Theatre, Special Topics in Musical Theatre, and other assigned coursework.
• Serve as Music Director for two departmental musicals, currently scheduled for one production each semester of the academic year.
• Responsibilities include musical preparation, rehearsals, vocal coaching, conducting or supervising musical performances as appropriate, and close collaboration with directors, choreographers, designers, and production staff.
• Guide and support undergraduate students in their artistic, academic, and professional development.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that advances student growth in performance, musicianship, and collaborative artistry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level