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Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Voice, Tenure Track, Full Time, Academic Year.
The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of successful college or professional teaching. Ability to teach both “legit” and “contemporary” musical theatre vocal styles, and working knowledge of the American musical theatre canon. Special consideration will be given to candidates with any or all of (a) professional experience as a musical theatre performer, (b) piano skills, and/or © current industry connections. Also required is a demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and development suitable for a professional training program offering the B.F.A. degree in Musical Theatre. The successful candidate should have research interests appropriate to a tenure-track appointment, and will also demonstrate willingness to bring to this environment professional, innovative, and collegial contributions in all areas: teaching, creative research, and service.
Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, vita, list of references with all contact information, and a Statement of Teaching philosophy at workforum.memphis.edu.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
Nathan Thomas, Search Committee Chair
Department of Theatre and Dance
The University of Memphis
143 Theatre Building Memphis, TN 38152-3150
The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.
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