Assistant Professor/Instructor Of Musical Theatre And Choral Director

Posting Details

Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers' Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% of additional matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee's dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.

We seek a talented individual passionate about teaching, invested in student success, and eager to guide a thriving Musical Theatre BFA and a dynamic choral program. If you desire to make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students, we invite you to apply for a renewable faculty position to begin August 20, 2024. Review of applications will begin February 17, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

The School of Visual and Performing Arts in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University welcomes applicants who seek to serve both as Music Director for Musical Theatre and as Choral Director.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Kirsten Osbun Manley at k-osbun@onu.edu. Additional information about Ohio Northern University is available at http://www.onu.edu.

The successful candidate will serve as music director for the musicals within the Theatre Arts' production season and as Choral Director for Music. Responsibilities include service as an audition, rehearsal, and production accompanist/conductor, and pit contractor for those productions. Teaching assignments include courses in theory and ear training for Musical Theatre majors, choral music methods and Choral conducting courses, and other courses as assigned. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students and service such as providing collaborative piano for Musical Theatre classes, workshops, master classes, capstone projects, and BFA Musical Theatre program auditions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professional performance ability in a wide variety of Musical styles, possess excellent sight-reading skills, and should be committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of choral pedagogy.

Master's degree in Theatre or Music, or a comparable degree plus professional experience. Candidates with experience as a musical director, Choral Director, and collaborative pianist are encouraged to apply. Professional equivalency will be considered. Appointment as Assistant Professor or Instructor will be commensurate with experience.

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

The Getty College of Arts & Sciences is proud to focus exclusively on undergraduate education across 5 Schools and the Center for Teacher Education. We place a premium on faculty providing close mentoring through small classrooms and experiential learning. With 58 nationally acclaimed and accredited degree programs, 50 minors, and novel interdisciplinary programs, our students share a passion for learning that goes beyond the classroom. A&S students are fueled by a commitment to making a difference in their local and global communities. The College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University has an impressive record of professional accomplishments by our alumni. Ohio Northern University is ranked #1 in the state of Ohio by the Wall Street Journal for return on investment.

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