Assistant Professor - Musical Theatre

Position Information

2012639Faculty

Assistant Professor - Musical Theatre

Regular

Tenure Track

9 month

No

Position Summary Information

The Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking to hire an additional tenure-track, nine-month, full-time faculty for a Musical Theatre Generalist at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are now open for this position which begins on August 1, 2025.

The Theatre and Dance program is one of the fastest growing programs on the APSU campus. The Department of Theatre & Dance offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in Acting, Design, or Dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Design, or Musical Theatre. In addition, minors in Theatre and Dance are popular choices for many students. A main stage, seating 200, as well as a laboratory black box theatre houses five-six productions each academic year. Additionally, the program is supported by two spacious dance studios and rehearsal spaces for acting, directing and voice work which may also function as alternative performance spaces. The department also houses an experimental space for student directors, and a recording studio with capability for voice-over, cast recordings, motion capture, and on-camera reel production.

Austin Peay State University's Department of Theatre & Dance launched its Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees with concentrations in Acting/Directing, Musical Theatre, Design, and Dance in Fall of 2015. Our main stage season typically includes plays, musicals, and dance concerts. APSU is Tennessee's designated comprehensive liberal arts institution and supports and promotes a welcoming atmosphere that is unique at a public university. APSU is also home to the Center of Excellence in Creative Arts, the only university in the state with this designation. Theatre and Dance are integral parts of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (~~~/creativearts). A long-established state-funded initiative, APSU's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.

A Focus on Diversity:

Austin Peay State University prides itself on its incredibly diverse student body and pride ourselves on having a diverse student body and diversity among faculty and staff. The Department of Theatre and Dance is a part of the APSU College of Arts and Letters. As such, the College reiterates its commitment to diversity through its own Diversity Statement:

"The College of Arts & Letters at Austin Peay State University is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement to foster diversity. Providing diverse voices and viewpoints is essential to achieving our mission and vision of educating informed global citizens. We welcome all people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political views, or veteran status and we seek to safeguard the safety, dignity, and well-being of all people. We encourage and accept expressions of diversity in all of its forms."

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach Theatre/Musical Theatre related courses which may include Private Voice Lessons, Musical Theatre History, Dance for Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Workshop, Voice for the Actor, Diction, Musical Theory, Introduction to Theatre or other related courses as assigned;
• Serve as Musical Director, Director, or Choreographer for Musicals during the production season;
• Demonstrate a willingness and an ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the institution and the department;
• Advise and mentor students effectively and efficiently throughout their time in the program and help majors persist toward graduation; and
• Serve effectively on Departmental and University committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance; and
• Show a commitment to continued recruiting efforts as the program continues to grow.

• Knowledge of contemporary musical theatre practices.
• Respect for and an ability to work with a diverse student body.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

• A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Theatre, Musical Theatre, or related discipline required with a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities.
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity.
• A background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Posting Detail Information

09/04/2024

Yes

• Each applicant must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
• If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation (no more than three) to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to "~~~" or hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
• If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Unofficial Transcript" tab before finalizing and submitting your application.
• You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to ~~~

Applications taken ONLINE ONLY at ~~~

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Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.

The Office of Institutional Culture has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's nondiscrimination/harassment policies, Browning Building, Room 136, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: ~~~, Email: ~~~.