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Posted: 29-Mar-23
Location: Muncie, Indiana
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Internal Number: 104044
Department of Theatre and Dance
Assistant Teaching Professor in Musical Theatre and Pianist
Ball State University
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes applications for a one-year non-tenure line faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, Musical Theatre Pianist to begin August 2023.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the departments, colleges, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
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And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: Teaching load will include a variety of courses within a highly competitive BFA undergraduate musical theatre curriculum. In addition to serving as an accompanist for master classes, productions, and coursework, additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in sight singing, basic musicianship, all levels of singing actor courses, introductory piano, ensemble singing, and other music theatre based courses as needed. Candidate may also supervise students involved in the Department’s BFA Senior Showcases in Chicago and New York, serve as a director, musical director, or coach on assigned musical productions, and work in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty, staff, and students in facilitating the production program at Ball State University.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in music, musical theatre, theatre, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience completed by date of employment.
- Ability to serve as a pianist for classes and shows, or serving as a musical director within production work when needed.
- Experience or related expertise that would allow the candidate to teach one or more of the following additional musical theatre courses: sight singing, basic musicianship, singing actor courses, and ensemble singing.
- One year of teaching experience at the university/college level.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.M., D.M.A., or M.F.A. degree in music, musical theatre, theatre, or related discipline completed by the date of employment.
- Experience as an artist, performer, musical director, or accompanist on Broadway or in major Regional Theatre venues.
- Experience teaching voice lessons, serving as a voice coach, or teaching acting to students at the collegiate level.
- Three years of teaching experience at the university/college level.
- Connections and recognitions within the professional musical theatre industry.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36373
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.
Submit a one-page letter of application, curriculum vita/resume, and an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500. The names and contact information for three professional references are required in the application.
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until filled.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.