American University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Performing Arts

Term Faculty Position, Musical Theatre

The Department of Performing Arts in the School of College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2015-2016.  Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field.  The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 31, 2015. The position may be renewable, pending budget approval. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in theatre, music or musical theatre. They should be prepared to teach 5 classes per year (divided between majors classes and general education program) and to direct and/or musical direct at least 1 to 2 main stage productions.  Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching theatre or ear-training/music theory, and directing students in theatre and/or musical theatre.  The most successful candidates will have demonstrated excellence teaching musical theatre as well experience in musical directing Golden Age musicals, contemporary musicals, and new/experimental musicals. Salary is competitive.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.  Please submit applications via: apply.interfolio.com/29803. For the initial submission, please only include a letter of application and curriculum vitae.  Letters of reference and additional materials will be requested at a later date.  Please contact Richard Streeks Faculty Coordinator, 202-885-3422  or streeks@american.edu if you have any questions. American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Department of Performing Arts at American University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Arts Management, Dance, Music, Theatre, and Audio Technology.  Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/CAS/performing-arts/. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.  American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.