10 Theatre & Dance jobs

Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Requirements The School of Theatre at Oklahoma City University invites culturally and academically diverse applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Theatre. The successful candidate will join our professional artistic community and teach within the BA Theatre and Performance curriculum. They will teach courses in an inventive program designed to develop reflective artists who will be innovators in their discipline and be able to manage themselves and others in the fast-evolving field of live performance, new media, and technical theatre arts. Training for the BA Theatre and Performance program centers on culturally sensitive and globally aware interdisciplinary work ground in innovation, personal vision and the creative process in traditional venues and beyond. Duties include teaching core courses in devised, ensemble-based performance; serve as mentor to students and student performance ensembles; assist in forging and maintaining relationships with regional and international partners; assist in managing and facilitating study abroad opportunities; collaborating on the annual student capstone and BA Festival of New Works. We are seeking applicants with experience in multiple areas such as: Directing or Producing New Works, Devising, Theatre for Social Change, Performance Theory and Practice, Arts Advocacy, Dramaturgy and/or Playwriting Applicants should have significant professional experience as a theatre artist and a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students within a rigorous pre-professional training program. Faculty members are expected to be actively engaged in School of Theatre recruiting efforts both on-campus and at regional and national events. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching; an exceptional record of creative/scholarly activity in the discipline; strong service contributions to the school, university, and relevant external professional organizations that serve the broader discipline’s communities. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the School's assessment program, and in student recruiting and retention efforts for the School and University. Additional information about the school can be found at http://www.okcu.edu/theatre .   School of Theatre The School of Theatre offers comprehensive and diverse undergraduate focused programs with tracks in professional and applied theatre training. We offer a BFA in Acting, BFA in Design and Production, and a BA in Theatre and Performance in a program that has gained a national reputation and currently has a steady population of over 220 majors. The School of Theatre is a part of the Margaret E. Petree College of Performing Arts which includes the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment and the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. TheatreOCU is the School of Theatre’s producing arm, mounting four mainstage and 7-8 lab productions each season.  Design and Production also supports the Opera & Musical Theatre program which produces three musicals and three operas each year. The school has partnerships with three local professional theatre companies: Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Lyric Theatre and Oklahoma City Ballet. The Design and Production area has been ranked in the Top 30 College Theatre Design/Tech programs by OnStage Blog for the past two years. The School of Theatre prepares young theatre artists for a sustainable, professional life. Our faculty inspire undergraduate students in a rigorous, disciplined, and collaborative academic and production environment. Our program is grounded in the philosophy of putting theory into practice from the classroom to the stage to produce creative, culturally aware, and highly effective theatrical artists. More information on our programs and productions can be found at: www.okcu.edu/theatre  

Job no: 498919 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Job Title Code FAA Salary Level Salary Range (Full-Time) Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour Business Travel FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master's degree or higher in Anthropology, Art, Art History, English Literature, Fine Arts, Liberal Studies, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Minority or Ethnic Studies (Women Studies, African American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies etc.), Music, Film, Sociology, Drama/Theatre or similar disciplines within the social & liberal arts or Master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in the fields mentioned above.  Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 15 May 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will provide vision and oversight for all academic programs and accreditations for the College of Fine Arts. This position will be responsible for providing data management, assistance with university reports, operational management and policy direction. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs serves as an integral member of The College of Fine Arts Leadership Team working collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and departmental chairs. Additionally, s/he oversees all accreditation and University program review processes for the College.  These duties would include writing of the accreditation study for the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and providing consultation and advice as a liaison for other accrediting activities in Theatre, Dance and Interior Architecture and Design. This position will also be responsible for oversight of compliance related reporting, including Institutional Effectiveness. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs participates in strategic planning, policy development, and program accreditations for all academic units within The College of Fine Arts. In effectively doing so, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for improving academic quality, expanding programmatic options, and evaluating course curriculum. The Associate Dean ensures integrity, quality and transparency that govern the undergraduate and graduate curriculum while fostering an innovated teaching and learning environment conducive to academic excellence. As a leader, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs supports the exploration of new programs and identifies dynamic opportunities to advance the mission set forth by the College and serves as the chair of the College Curriculum Committee.  The Associate Dean works with the College's Media & Communications staff providing management, oversight, and administrative direction for communication services related to academic programs within the College. This position represents the College on the Council of Assistant and Associate Deans, the Council of Associate Deans for Research, and other committees as determined by the Dean. The Associate Dean is often called upon to represent the College and the Dean within the University as well as with external organizations, donors, patrons and various institutions. This is a 12-month faculty position; rank is dependent upon on qualifications and experience for a minimum appointment at Associate rank.

Duke University Dance Program Position announcement for Assistant Professor of the Practice in Ballet Position: Assistant Professor of the Practice in Ballet (regular rank) Start date: July/August 1, 2020 Position description: The Duke University Program in Dance seeks an outstanding professional with expertise in traditional and contemporary approaches to ballet technique and choreography, actively engaged in a combination of movement practice, creative process, and theoretical inquiry. We seek a candidate who embraces 21st-century approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives in ballet in contributing to the development of the undergraduate program as well as to the new MFA in Dance: Embodied Interdisciplinary Praxis. We seek an individual with established relationships in the professional field - nationally and internationally - and who will continue the Program’s strong ties with the local community. Candidates with teaching / research experience that demonstrates work with a diverse student population will be valued. Responsibilities: Our new colleague will teach courses at all levels of ballet technique and performance projects, broadly defined, for the concert stage or other site-specific venues at the undergraduate and graduate levels; participate in interdisciplinary collaborations and/or investigations of the theoretical bases of contemporary dance practice. Additional areas of teaching expertise could include interdisciplinary creative work, creative technologies for dance, and / or somatic practices. Our new team-mate will provide leadership serving the undergraduate and graduate programs; engage in curriculum development and advising undergraduate and graduate students; assist with the production of dance events; cultivate, when possible, interdisciplinary collaborations with arts and non-arts faculty, students, and other constituencies; and participate in governance within the program, the university and the professional field. Our new colleague will contribute to ongoing projects in dance as a researcher, artist and administrator; will pursue or maintain a national and international profile as an artist/researcher; and will be committed to contributing alongside the current faculty to enhance the Dance Program’s ambitious vision. The Duke University Dance Program currently offers an MFA, a BA and a minor in Dance. The Dance Program is an independent unit within the University’s School of Arts and Sciences. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.  

SEARCH EXTENDED . The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of the Arts invites applications for a position grounded in theatre scenography with opportunities for interdisciplinary development, creative activity and collaboration across the school’s other disciplinary programs as well as in UNO’s School of Communication. We seek a colleague with a love of teaching and artistic creation, plus genuine interest in helping each student be their best by finding their own unique voice and way of giving back to the community. This tenure track position will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, dependent on a candidate’s qualifications and previous experience. UNO’s School of the Arts, comprised of Art & Art History, Theatre, and the Writer’s Workshop, is the only one of its kind in a 400-mile radius. Students anchor their learning in our excellent disciplinary programs but are encouraged to explore their full 360-degree artistic development by participating in all the school’s different areas of study. We are one learning community passionate about art-making, both on campus, in local professional partnerships, and with the various communities that make up the greater metropolitan area of Omaha.  Responsibilities include designing in a season of four mainstage productions alongside a team of professional educators and designers; teaching and mentoring; and engaging in various forms of outreach, all determined by a candidate’s professional history and expertise. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Start date is August 17, 2020.  Review of applications will begin on February 8, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

Company Description: The American University in Cairo (AUC) has a rich legacy that dates back 100 years. Founded in 1919 as an English-language university based on high standards of conduct and scholarship, AUC remains a vibrant institution that contributes to the intellectual growth, discipline and character of the future leaders of Egypt and the region. AUC emphasizes a liberal arts education, with all undergraduate students studying a common set of courses in the humanities and the natural and social sciences as part of the University's Core Curriculum. Ranked as one of the top 30 best universities in the Arab region by U.S. News and World Report, AUC is proud to have programs in the arts and humanities; business, management, and accounting; and social sciences that rank in the top ten in the region. Located in one of the most interesting and important cities in the world - at the nexus of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, and at the center of events of the Arab world - AUC's academic programs draw on the city of Cairo as an extension of the classroom, integrating it into the curriculum and allowing students to be actively engaged in the society and world around them. As a chartered and accredited university in the United States and Egypt, AUC creates opportunities for diverse students, serves as the fountainhead of arts and culture, and further advances a global exchange that brings the world to Egypt and Egypt to the world.   Job Description: The Theatre Program in the Department of the Arts welcomes applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position (Tenure Track) in the field of Arabic Drama beginning in the Fall of 2020. The Theatre program currently offers both a major and a minor in Theatre and has an active performance season. The candidate would teach Acting in Arabic, Topics in Arabic Drama, Play Analysis and Dramatic Theory and Criticism as well as other courses as needed and based on expertise. This position is also responsible for directing an Arabic theatre production annually. The candidate would be expected to maintain an active international research and practice agenda and to be actively involved in advising, department and university committees and arts outreach. The ideal candidate will be a practicing scholar and theatre maker with connections to the Egyptian Theatre community and should also have an international presence. Candidates should have an interest in liberal arts education and in developing strong theatre artists within this context. The AUC Theatre program is part of the Department of the Arts within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department of the Arts includes: Theatre, Music, Visual Arts, Film and Graphic Design. The Theatre program is the oldest unit in the Department of the Arts and the founding art program at AUC. The program produces 4 faculty directed main-stage plays per year, 2-4 student productions per year and between 6-8 student performance showcases per year. Theatre hosts guest artists and has visible presence in the Cairo theatre community. There are currently 5 full time Theatre faculty members.  

The Department of Theatre at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position in theatre at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning fall semester 2020. The successful candidate will teach: a progressive four-semester acting sequence in the BFA Performance Program; Musical Theatre Acting; and, Voice and Movement Fundamentals. This individual provides leadership in the musical theatre area, coordinates acting/singing critiques in Music Theatre Rep class, and directs productions in rotation with other Theatre faculty. Requirements include a terminal degree in theatre performance by the start date, a demonstrated record of significant professional acting experience, and at least three years of university teaching. Secondary area of expertise in movement (circus skills, combat, tai chi, contact improvisation, etc.) is highly desirable. Ability to work with and collaborate as a member of a well-established artistic team is essential. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting date will be August 16, 2020. Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2020. Search will remain open until position is filled.

Musical Theatre Director for Spring Musical (Rehearsal and Performance)