Director of Musical Theatre

Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Musical Theatre will direct the Musical Theatre program and teach related subjects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Give direction and oversight to production staff.
• In cooperation with the MWPA chair, oversee the engagement and development of adjunct faculty to teach course in the MT program.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Personal Qualities:

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in a related musical theatre cognate.
• Demonstrable performance artistry in directing and producing musical theatre.
• A well-articulated understanding of the integration of the Christian faith and artistic endeavor and the performing arts, in particular.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Substantial directing and/or producing experience.
• Passionate commitment to the MWPA missional focus to prepare highly skilled artists to influence culture with grace and truth.
• Piano skills for basic accompaniment of students; preference will be given to candidates with strong keyboard skills and coaching experience.
• Strong administrative skills in giving oversight to production staff.
• An ability to work collaboratively.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism while motivating and educating students in an engaging manner concerning musical theatre and a biblical worldview.
• Proficiency as a communicator in written and oral formats.
• An ability to design instruction.
• An ability to develop new courses.
• An ability to assess the overall success of courses.
• A desire to mentor students outside the classroom.
• Proficiency with word processing, general computer skills, and LBC | Capitals instructional technologies (i.e., Learning Management System, Video Conferencing, etc.).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas in relationship to the candidates area(s) of strength and academic preparation; Acting, Dance/Choreography, Musical Theatre Workshop, History of MT repertoire, Senior Showcase, Performance Career Seminar, Voice and related coursework.
• Give vision and direction to the MT academic program in the MWPA department.
• Primary academic advisor to students in the MT program.
• Produce and/or direct two mainstage productions per academic year.
• Give direction and oversight to production staff.
• In cooperation with the MWPA chair, oversee the engagement and development of adjunct faculty to teach course in the MT program.
• Teach courses as assigned at the undergraduate, adult education, and/or graduate level in face-to-face, blended, and online format which may require teaching during the day, evening, and/or weekend.
• Active recruitment of potential Musical Theatre majors.
• Actively engage community networks to encourage opportunities/internships/partnerships for students.
• Other teaching service duties as assigned by the Chair, based on the candidates strengths and departmental needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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