Posting Number FAE1988
Advertised Title Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Voice
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 018488
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department Theatre and Dance
Position Summary
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.
Responsibilities include teaching voice (singing) to undergraduate Musical Theatre concentration students, maintaining an active professional profile, keeping current with stylistic and pedagogical developments in the field, and participation in appropriate departmental and university-wide activities. Additional duties depend on the candidate’s expertise and department needs, but could include teaching courses such as Music Skills for Musical Theatre, Audition Prep, and Acting Through Song, as well as production responsibilities (as vocal coach, accompanist, or music director, for example) in the department’s season. All tenure-track appointees are expected to maintain a creative research agenda in their area(s) of expertise. Service will include assigned committee work, academic advising of M.F.A. and B.F.A. students, and collaborating with the faculty to support the department’s goals.
Minimum Position Qualifications
Earned graduate degree in music or theatre or Earned Bachelor degree and equivalent professional experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Special Conditions
Posting Date 11/04/2025
Closing Date 01/12/2026
Open Until Screening Begins No
Hiring Range Competitive
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Instructions to Applicant regarding references
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
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