What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre (Musical Direction) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Number
999130
Functional Title
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre (Musical Direction)
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The UNCG School of Theatre’s mission is to prepare students to be informed theatre practitioners with commitment to creativity, innovation, inclusion, and the advancement of the art form. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment through systemic change, offering workshops, continuing education, and professional development opportunities. Our community seeks candidates who are invested in creating communities of practice and care in which access is paramount. We have 27 full-time, professionally active faculty members who serve over 300 students in BA and BFA concentrations and in MFA programs in Design, Musical Direction for Musical Theatre, and Theatre for Youth. The school mounts a yearly season of seven to eight plays and musicals, along with student-driven work and other types of performance opportunities. The School of Theatre is committed to creating and developing a diverse, engaged, artistically well-balanced body of future theatre professionals, performers, and teachers.
Position Summary
The School of Theatre at UNC Greensboro strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities Include
Tenure Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Application should include:
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:
School of Theatre - 12222
Job Open Date
10/03/2025
For Best Consideration Date
10/27/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - O, Reaching - O
Work Environment
Inside - F, Outside - F
999130
Functional Title
Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre (Musical Direction)
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The UNCG School of Theatre’s mission is to prepare students to be informed theatre practitioners with commitment to creativity, innovation, inclusion, and the advancement of the art form. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment through systemic change, offering workshops, continuing education, and professional development opportunities. Our community seeks candidates who are invested in creating communities of practice and care in which access is paramount. We have 27 full-time, professionally active faculty members who serve over 300 students in BA and BFA concentrations and in MFA programs in Design, Musical Direction for Musical Theatre, and Theatre for Youth. The school mounts a yearly season of seven to eight plays and musicals, along with student-driven work and other types of performance opportunities. The School of Theatre is committed to creating and developing a diverse, engaged, artistically well-balanced body of future theatre professionals, performers, and teachers.
Position Summary
The School of Theatre at UNC Greensboro strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities Include
- Teaching courses in musical theatre performance for BFA Students. (Coursework may include classes in audition technique, musicianship, and others depending on experience.)
- Musical Direction of departmental musicals and accompanying of shows and/or classes as needed.
- Supervising, advising, and instructing the MFA Musical Director Candidate, currently one candidate every two years.
- Advising students, assisting in student recruitment, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees.
- We are looking for candidates with strong skills in collaboration and communication, as well as professional networks to help bridge classroom experiences and the profession.
- Applicants should have special expertise in musical theatre as a musical director.
- MM, MFA in Music, Musical Theatre, or Theatre, or equivalent professional experience.
- Professional experience as a musical director.
- Excellent piano skills.
- Experience in vocal editing, mixing, and production to include recording tracks.
- Experience with inclusive teaching strategies (identity-conscious and culturally responsive) at the undergraduate/graduate levels.
- Professional experience as a musical director on Broadway, off-Broadway, or touring productions.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and collaborate with empathy and respect for colleagues and students from varied backgrounds and experiences.
- Experience incorporating diverse perspectives to broaden and reframe the curriculum in musical theatre performance.
Tenure Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Application should include:
- Cover letter, including experience working with diverse student populations
- Current CV
- Teaching philosophy (limit one page) on fostering collaborative and supportive studios and rehearsals, which may include examples of teaching musical theatre technique, music theory or musicianship, and/or how to evolve curricula creatively.
- Upload a link to your professional portfolio and/or website that includes work samples of vocal editing, mixing, and produced tracks.
- Additionally, applicants are required to provide a list of three references, including their professional affiliation, relationship to the applicant, email address, and phone number.
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:
School of Theatre - 12222
Job Open Date
10/03/2025
For Best Consideration Date
10/27/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - O, Reaching - O
Work Environment
Inside - F, Outside - F