Visiting Assistant Professor - Musical Theatre Vocal

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor - Musical Theatre Vocal Performance - 182753
Location: Cullowhee

Visiting Assistant Professor - Musical Theatre Vocal Performance - 182753

Western Carolina University

Department: School of Stage & Screen

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.

2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.

Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.

Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Musical Theatre BFA program at The School of Stage and Screen at Western Carolina University welcomes candidate submissions to join our dynamic Musical Theatre community. We seek energetic, vibrant, and engaging individuals with a willingness to learn and a desire to grow with us as we continue to increase our national footprint.

This is a full-time, 9-month, one year fixed-term position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected. Anticipated begin work date is August 2024.

Responsibilities may include:

Teaching voice lessons to BFA Musical Theatre students and participating in weekly Voice Studio Masterclasses.

Scheduling BFA Musical Theatre student voice lessons and accompaniment sessions.

Serve as an academic advisor for BFA Musical Theatre students.

Serve on departmental adjudication panels and juries.

Other duties as assigned.

The School of Stage and Screen is housed in the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts. The school serves approximately 200 majors in Film & Television Production, Musical Theatre | Acting performance, Entertainment Design & Technology, and BA Theatre. It also houses a flourishing Dance Minor.

Western Carolina University and the Belcher College of Fine & Performing Arts holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Musical Theatre or MFA/MM in Vocal Performance. Individuals without a terminal degree but with commensurate professional experience will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: MFA in Musical Theatre or DMA/PhD in Music Education (with vocal concentration) or Vocal Performance.

At least three years of experience teaching in higher education. Demonstrated professional experience in the Musical Theatre world, including, but not limited to:
Performance, Music Directing, Vocal Coaching, Vocal Direction, Composition, Arrangement, or Rehearsal Accompanist/Musical Director.

Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in teaching diverse student populations, including first-generation college students.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned
* and a list references.

For questions or additional information please contact Tory Depew at vdepew
* All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the…