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Assistant/Associate Professor of Musical Theatre with Emphasis in Voice
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Position Number: 5742556
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Assistant/Associate Professor of Musical Theatre with Emphasis in Voice

The Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Voice. We seek a qualified educator with experience at the college level who is committed to cultivating the next generation of theatre professionals, teachers, and leaders while serving UTEP's dynamic student population and contributing to a framework of access and excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to UTEP's status as an R1 institution by having a robust agenda for research, grant writing, and/or ongoing relevant creative and professional work in the industry. The candidate will direct/serve as Music Director for season musicals and teach and develop a variety of musical theatre classes from introductory to advanced levels including individual voice lessons. Other duties include professional, university, college and departmental service and fostering collegial, professional, and community collaborations. Professional training in musical theater performance and/or directing musicals is highly desirable.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank:

An MFA or other terminal degree in Theatre, with a clear emphasis on Musical Theatre and/or Voice
Minimum of three years of professional Musical Theatre acting and/or directing at the national or international level as well as college teaching experience
Clear and demonstrated potential for research at UTEP, creative scholarship, and/or ongoing professional work
A demonstrated commitment to serving and mentoring a diverse population in a student-centered educational environment

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank:

An MFA or other terminal degree in Theatre, with a clear emphasis on Musical Theatre and/or Voice
Minimum of seven years of professional Musical Theatre acting and/or directing at the national or international level and minimum of six years of college teaching experience
Clear and demonstrated potential for research at UTEP, creative scholarship, and/or ongoing professional work
A demonstrated commitment to serving and mentoring a diverse population in a student-centered educational environment
Strong publication record
Demonstrated history of extramural research support
Extensive level of professional accomplishment commensurate with the position rank
Union membership in AEA, SDC, or SAG

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced level piano skills
Significant conducting experience
Documented track record of interdisciplinary research

Additional Information:
Salary: The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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