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Quarterly Lecturer - Musical Director/Vocal Coach/Rehearsal Accompanist
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Position Number: 5798648
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Quarterly Lecturer - Musical Director/Vocal Coach/Rehearsal Accompanist

Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer - Musical Director/Vocal Coach/Rehearsal Accompanist

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

The Music Director/Vocal Coach position is equivalent to 1.0 course load: $9,033

Purpose:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Silicon Valley seeks applicants for a Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) Musical Director/Vocal Coach/Rehearsal Accompanist to teach THTR 29/129 - Rehearsal and Performance. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

The position will involve music and vocal direction of the Theatre and Dance department spring production of "The Mad Ones," by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, based on an idea by Zach Altman and Bree Lowdermilk. Run of show is 6 performances between May 30-June 8, 2025. The successful candidate will recruit, rehearse and conduct orchestra during the run of the show, and work with stage director on vocal coaching of production numbers.

This work is the equivalent of one course. The Musical Director will conduct vocal auditions and callbacks for the student cast according to the schedule set by the director in Winter quarter, during the week of March 10-14, 2025, followed by seven weeks of evening rehearsals starting on March 31 (approximately 2-4 hours/day and 5 reh/week - specific hours to be arranged), and culminating with the opening night on May 30, 2025. This includes all-day technical rehearsals on May 23-24, 2025. Position also requiresregular meetings withthedirector, choreographer and design facultyas necessary to fully realize the director's vision of the production.

Basic Qualifications:
- MA/MFA in Theatre or Music (or equivalent professional experience) and previous teaching at the university level.
- Ability to carry out the professional duties of position; working with department director, choreographer, designers, technical director and a student work crew.

- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaborative work style and strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to teaching theatre through production, within a liberal arts context.

Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive musical direction and vocal coach experience in both professional venues and university settings. Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity. Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities:

TEACHING 100%

1. Duties for THTR 29/129 - Rehearsal and Performance include, but are not limited to the following:

Conduct auditions and callbacks for the student cast according to the schedule set by the director in the last week of the winter quarter, March 10-14, 2025.
Conduct and accompany seven weeks of evening rehearsals starting on March 31, 2025 (approximately 2-4 hours/day and 4-5 reh/week - specific hours to be arranged), and culminating with the opening night on May 30, 2025.
Identify and secure show orchestra (Violin, Guitar, Harp, Piano) for sitzprobe/music, technical and dress rehearsals as well as the run of the show by no later than April 30, 2025 so that appropriate contracts can be secured in advance of musician rehearsals.
Rehearse and conduct orchestra during the run of the show.
Attend design and production meetings as required.
Attend all day technical rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday May 24 and 25, 2025.

2. Fulfill other instructional or academic duties such as attending faculty meetings or department special events, as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

SERVICE (0%)
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Please submit the following documents by NOVEMBER 30, 2024

- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Spring quarter 2025 (Mar 31-Jun 14, 2025)

Director: JanLee Marshall
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
6 performances Fr-Su, opening 5/30/25

Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [kihill@scu.edu] with any questions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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