Job Description / Duties

The School of Theatre invites applications for a full-time Voice Teacher position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre program. This is a one-year Fixed-Term position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The position will work with head of Musical Theatre, and other faculty, to continue to build on the Program’s many strengths in voice training for the musical theatre artist. Duties to primarily include teaching private voice to BFA musical theatre majors. In addition to teaching the technique surrounding the voice for musical theatre, there is an expectation that the studio time includes ear training, musicianship, and song interpretation. Classical repertoire and technique are also a part of the studio training. Other duties to include a variety of studio and coaching situations with BFA musical theatre students as well as teaching singing to BFA acting majors.

The College of Arts & Architecture is working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques, and voice pedagogy. Participation in student recruitment and other faculty activities is expected.

Qualifications include significant professional experience in teaching musical theatre singing - as well as professional experience singing musical theatre. Knowledge of all styles of musical theatre is expected – including pop, rock, country, and rap/spoken word. Candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire and possess some piano skills. Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice with regard to curricula development, inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies or working with a diverse faculty and staff, along with evidence of working collectively to cultivate a culture that supports success and enables all members of a college community to thrive.

A terminal degree is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three (3) current references with contact information. Address in your cover letter how equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging relate to your academic, research, creative activity, and/or service experience.

Applications received by May 15 will receive priority consideration but the search will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Salary: $50,000-$58,000

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit this website: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Musical-Theatre-Voice-Teacher---Asst-Teaching-Professor_REQ_0000054726

Employer Profile

About Musical Theatre at Penn State: Penn State’s BFA in Musical Theatre is a rigorous professional training program in the School of Theatre. Students train in all three areas of musical theatre with the largest dedicated musical theatre faculty in the country. The mission of the program is to train students to successfully compete in the professional musical theatre industry – while providing a technical and artistic foundation for life-long creative output. Graduates of the program regularly perform on Broadway and around the country and world.