Practitioner in Residence; Musical Theatre​/Acting

Practitioner in Residence (Musical Theatre/Acting)

The School of Theatre and Dance of Columbia College Chicago seeks applicants for a Practitioner-in-Residence faculty position in Musical Theatre/Acting beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have significant experience in professional theatre as a musical theatre performer, director, and/or acting coach. They will be familiar with a range of acting techniques and styles, as well as music and text analysis, audition and casting processes, and other skills relevant to the musical theatre industry.

They will possess the scholarly background to instruct students in the foundational knowledge and skills of the discipline, while also introducing them to musical theatre history and its diverse repertoire of theatrical styles and genres. This person works in collaboration with other full-time faculty in musical theatre dance and voice to recruit students and manage the Musical Theatre BA and BFA degrees.

The position will teach 12 credits per semester. In addition to expertise in their field, successful candidates must exhibit excellent teaching and creative/scholarly credentials and be passionate about undergraduate education.

The School of Theatre and Dance at Columbia College Chicago houses majors in Acting for Stage and Screen (BA and BFA), Musical Theatre (BA and BFA), Comedy Writing and Performance (BA and BFA), Dance (BA), and Theatre Arts:
Production and Practice (BA) with concentrations in Theatre Design & Technology, Directing, Stage Management, and Theatre Arts. With over 700 students, the School of Theatre and Dance's mission is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive education in the practices and processes of creating theatre, dance, and live performance. The School of Theatre and Dance stages approximately 50 productions a year.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach at the undergraduate level in areas assigned by the School Director.
• Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
• Supervise, advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Commit to continuing professional development.
• Provide service to the college, profession and community.
• Actively follow and promote Columbia College Chicago policies.

Qualifications:

• MFA, Doctorate or other terminal degree in the performing arts (Theatre, Acting, Directing, etc.).
• Candidates with a post-secondary degree and significant professional experience at the highest level will also be considered.
• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Professional experience and college teaching experience are highly desirable.

Application:

To apply for this position, submit the following materials online:

• A letter outlining the applicant's background, qualifications, and vision for the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Contact information for three references.

References will not be contacted without prior consultation with the applicant. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by June 20.

Position Minimum Annual Salary: $61,000 Position Maximum Annual Salary: $62,000

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.