ADJUNCT LECTURER OF MUSICAL THEATRE
Howard University
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
Department of Theatre Arts Search
JOB DESCRIPTION
TYPE: PART-TIME
The
Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University invites applications for a faculty position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA) Musical Theatre program. This is a part-time, non-tenured appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2023-24. The position will work
with the faculty of the Musical Theatre Program, and faculty in the other four departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the
Program’s many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Theatre Arts.
The ideal candidate
will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of MUSICAL THEATRE, relevant
professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to Howard University’s mission to create
theatre leaders capable of driving change and solving problems for humanity through the scholarship and artistic practice of musical
theatre. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques,
technologies, trends, scholarship and andragogy of dance.
Duties primarily include:
Instructional duties – teaching courses in the MT and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre
Arts with a minimum/maximum workload of 6 credit hours per academic year.
Research Scholarship and Creative duties – pursuing professional growth through funded
research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production appropriate to the discipline of musical
theatre.
Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and
university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university needs, policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
MFA in Musical Theatre or related discipline completed by date of
employment.
Teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level.
Experience as a
professional musical theatre performer, director and/or choreographer contracted to work for major national – or International – dance
companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions.
To apply, please submit the
following:
Letter addressing the listed qualifications, andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and
a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University
Curriculum vitae. Musical
Theatre resume
Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter,
Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING: Letter of Recommendation (on official letterhead) –
[CANDIDATE’S NAME]
Professional work samples – links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and
photographs, portfolios, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work
Send your
letter of application, CV, and links to:
Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair, Department of Theatre
Arts
SUBJECT: Lecturer of Theatre Arts Administration - [NAME]
Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2024. You will receive
emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of
your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application
is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and
Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or
approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty,
students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the
procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage
of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months) after the deadline for the receipt of applications passes.
This position has an anticipated start date in August 2024.
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