Job Information
University of Mississippi Instructional Asst Professor of Musical Theatre in Oxford, Mississippi
This Position is for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre with a public university work location in University, MS.
Position Description
The Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre to begin August 21, 2025. This full-time position requires an MA, MM, or MFA or equivalent professional experience in music direction. The department is seeking a candidate possessing strong piano skills; an understanding of music theory; and experience conducting and vocal coaching to serve as a Music Director within the mainstage season and Collaborative Pianist in curriculum. Additional responsibilities will include teaching music theory for musical theatre, advising students in the program both academically as well as with career preparation, identifying members of the orchestra for departmental productions, and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance.
The Department of Theatre & Film is committed to fostering students' creativity through the development of critical-thinking skills combined with intellectual inquiry. With a focus on academic excellence, creative exploration, and scholarly investigation, our students and faculty learn, evaluate, and exchange their knowledge of theatre and film in an inclusive environment. Students experience a range of perspectives that prepare them for real-world practice in today's complex world. As a community of artists and scholars strive to be engaged global citizens as a means to propose and build new visions for the future, while examining expectations of being human in the 21st century. The department currently enrolls 130 majors with 25 full time faculty and offers a BA in Theatre Arts and BFA in Theatre Arts emphases in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
This full-time position requires an MA, MM, or MFA or equivalent professional experience in music direction.
Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Applicants should complete the University's online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.