What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Appointment, Musical Theatre and Theatre Arts position at LaGrange College?
LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-line position at the assistant or associate professor level in musical theatre and theatre arts beginning August 1, 2026.
An MFA with professional experience in the field is required. Candidates should have experience directing/choreographing both musicals and straight plays and a record of effective teaching of both musical theatre and theatre arts courses.
The successful candidate will teach a range of musical theatre and theatre arts courses; direct and/or choreograph in our production season; coach majors in scene study, solo, and audition techniques; and prepare majors for regional and national auditions. Vigorous recruitment of new students in both majors is key to the position. The successful candidate must also be a strong energetic leader, good communicator and collaborator invested in growing our musical theatre and theatre arts programs and actively recruiting and mentoring students.
Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:
- A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses ways in which the candidate creates and sustains a culture of belonging, fairness and appreciation for different perspectives in the classroom
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies are fine at this point)
- Contact information (only) for three professional references
Applications received by November 30, 2025, will receive full consideration, although the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu. This position is subject to final budget approval.
LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.