What are the responsibilities and job description for the Musical Theatre Voice Instructor position at Slippery Rock University?
SUMMARY: The SRU Theatre Department is seeking a skilled musical theatre vocal instructor to fill a part-time, temporary, faculty position for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will coordinate with the musical theatre faculty to deliver a team-taught course (Class Voice) and teach private musical theatre voice lessons to our BFA Acting-Musical Theatre students.
The Theatre Department at SRU is a well-established undergraduate program offering a BFA degree in Acting (with concentrations in Musical Theatre and Acting), as well as BA degrees in Acting, Theatre Arts Management, Design & Technology, and Theatre Studies. Our department focuses on producing contemporary and new work as well as boldly inventive adaptations of the classics.
The successful applicant must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse populations with inclusion and equity as a focus. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration are required.
In addition to a DEI focus, successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, collegiality, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as teaching beyond the classroom as essential components of excellent teaching.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
Teaching responsibilities: Private Musical Theatre Voice (individual lessons) and Class Voice (team-taught)
The information above describes the general nature of the job duties of this position. This position may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be adjusted as necessary.
The Theatre Department at SRU is a well-established undergraduate program offering a BFA degree in Acting (with concentrations in Musical Theatre and Acting), as well as BA degrees in Acting, Theatre Arts Management, Design & Technology, and Theatre Studies. Our department focuses on producing contemporary and new work as well as boldly inventive adaptations of the classics.
The successful applicant must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse populations with inclusion and equity as a focus. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration are required.
In addition to a DEI focus, successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, collegiality, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as teaching beyond the classroom as essential components of excellent teaching.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
Teaching responsibilities: Private Musical Theatre Voice (individual lessons) and Class Voice (team-taught)
The information above describes the general nature of the job duties of this position. This position may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be adjusted as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
The candidate must have:
The candidate must have:
- A Master’s degree in vocal pedagogy, musical theatre or closely-related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3-5 years of successful experience teaching musical theatre voice lessons;
- A broad knowledge of vocal styles, including but not limited to styles of jazz, musical theatre/belt, pop/rock styles;
- strong piano skills;
- An understanding of vocal anatomy and the proven ability to address vocal health and hygiene issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- College-level teaching experience. At least 3 years teaching experience at undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred;
- Certification in any of the following specializations: CCM, Somatic Voice Work, Complete Vocal Technique, Estill;
- Professional experience as a musical theatre performer as demonstrated via curriculum vitae and/or professional resume’.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
02/06/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a “Statement on Teaching Philosophy”.
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position.
Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025.
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position.
Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2025.
