Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre

Summary: The assistant professor will be responsible for teaching classes, directing department productions, and recruiting new students into the program. The assistant professor will also be responsible for guiding the development of students specializing in musical theatre through mentorship and evaluation. Furthermore, the assistant professor will assist with departmental tasks including production planning, curriculum development and assessment.Job Description:Essential duties and responsibilities

• Serve as undergraduate faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences teaching an eight-course load per academic year.


• Depending on the candidate’s area of expertise, courses may include musical theatre scene study, musical theatre repertoire, sight singing, music theory, musical theatre history, auditioning, acting, directing, voice and speech, movement, vocal technique, and career preparation.


• Serve as director for one production per academic year.


• Serve as a recruitment ambassador for the drama department. Participate in recruitment activities such as phone and email communications, open houses, high-school visits, and virtual and in-person auditions. Candidate must be able to travel to recruitment conferences throughout the United States.


• Mentor students majoring in drama and provide academic and career advice. Guide students in their artistic and professional development.


• Assist with departmental tasks including production planning, curriculum development and assessment.


• Attend department, college, and university meetings.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Candidates should have extensive knowledge in the areas of musicality and vocal technique.


• Candidates should have extensive understanding of acting techniques and methods.


• Candidates should be well versed in music theory and possess the ability to read music.


• Candidates should be well versed in theatre history and theory.


• Candidate should be proficient in sight reading and ear training.


• Candidates should have considerable professional experience as a performer.


• Candidates should have effective instructional methods.

Minimum qualifications

• MFA in Musical Theatre, Drama, Theatre, Acting, or other theatrical performance arts equivalent. If candidate does not hold an MFA, candidate may provide equivalent professional experience as justification.


• Professional experience as a singer, actor, director and/or dancer.


• Preferably, network of professional colleagues and connections.


• Preferably, candidate is still actively working in the industry.


• Preferably, candidate is a proficient pianist.

To ApplyCompleted applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts. Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.Accreditation and equal opportunityLynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [email protected], or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn UniversityAmericans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.The Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online atFor your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.

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