Visiting Lecturer, Musical Theatre and Dance – Dana School of Music and University Theatre

Youngstown State University • Youngstown, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary instructional duties include directing musical theatre productions, and applied voice and acting instruction. The position may also teach courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Special Topics in Theatre, and Singing Styles. Additional responsibilities include recruiting high-caliber students locally and regionally, cultivating productive partnerships with school and community theatre programs, and demonstrating a collaborative, collegial approach in working with faculty across departments to produce concerts and theatrical events that advance the University’s mission. This faculty appointment is for one academic year (9-month). Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Requirements

• At least an earned Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or a Doctorate with a specialization in musical theatre or voice
• At least three years of experience in musical theatre
• Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.

Nice To Haves

• Vocalist with professional performance experience in musical theatre
• Extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertory and the professional theatre world
• Knowledge of singing in various styles, including pop, rock, gospel, and jazz

Responsibilities

• Directing musical theatre productions
• Applied voice and acting instruction
• Teaching courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Special Topics in Theatre, and Singing Styles
• Recruiting high-caliber students locally and regionally
• Cultivating productive partnerships with school and community theatre programs
• Demonstrating a collaborative, collegial approach in working with faculty across departments to produce concerts and theatrical events that advance the University’s mission
• Planning, organizing, teaching, and providing feedback to promote and direct student success
• Responding to students in a timely manner
• Communicating with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources

What This Job Offers

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