Assistant Professor, Dance - Musical Theatre & Jazz Focus, Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah University’s Dance Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Dance (Musical Theatre& Jazz Focus) in the Shenandoah Conservatory. This is afull-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University seeks an exceptional teacher, with a focus on Musical Theatre and Jazz Dance, to join its dynamic performing arts faculty. This full timeand career-contract track Assistant Professor position will beginin August of 2027.

The Dance Department & The Musical Theatre Program:
The Dance Department engages close to 60 dance majors and 100 musical theatrestudents in rigorous professional training that is equally grounded in ballet, modern dance, and jazz training. Core training iscomplemented by an extensive composition sequence, three mainstageconcerts per year in the 600-seat Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, and numerous opportunities for creative & performance work.

Extensive outreach opportunities include international performance-and-study tours. The Dance Ensemble has been featured in concerts at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall, and other professional venues in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Shenandoah Conservatory's BFA Musical Theatre degree is among mostselective and the longestestablished programs in the country. Witha continuing reputation for excellence in pre-professional training and a constant eye on the industry, the program provides highlyindividualized education in a rigorous, yet supportive environment.

The school's geography allows for easy access to and regular interaction with theatre professionals from New York City as wellas Washington D.C. Grounded in the foundations of musical theatre,the program places primary emphasis on contemporary trends and current musical styles, including pop/rock musicians and vocaltechnique, entrepreneurship, and digital media.

About the Shenandoah Conservatory and University:
Shenandoah Conservatory was founded in 1875 and is located at the head of the historic Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA, 70 miles west of Washington, DC. Over 650 students are enrolled in baccalaureate,master's, and doctoral curricula in the areas of music, theater,and dance, and are taught by a dynamic and diverse faculty of over
125, half of whom are full-time. Shenandoah University is a diverseinstitution of approximately 4,000 students enrolled inbaccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in business, arts and sciences, health professions and performing arts.

Shenandoah University is an independent, coeducational institutionaffiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited bythe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty,administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways inwhich they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' uniqueand diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

The successful candidate will serve as amember of the Dance Department faculty and collaborate closely withboth the Dance and Musical Theatre programs in fulfilling the following responsibilities:…