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Job no: 495379
Work type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Theatre
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
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Position Title (Classification Title): | OPS Instructor of Musical Theatre Voice and Theatre, Instructor |
Working Title: | Musical Theatre Instructor |
Job Summary: | The University of West Florida has an opening for a 9-month, non-tenure track OPS Instructor of Musical Theatre Voice and Theatre to help teach in the BFA track in Musical Theatre and Acting. Responsibilities include teaching Musical Theatre Voice, Musical Theatre Studio, Acting, and Theatre courses. Other possibilities include directing and musical direction. This is a non-tenure earning position located on our main campus and begins fall of 2024. UWF offers a BA and BFA in theatre. The department produces 4 to 5 shows annually and has 2 theatre spaces, a black box, and a proscenium. |
Department | Theatre |
FLSA: | Exempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | Holds at least the master's degree in Acting, Direction, Theatre or related discipline. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure. Or an MFA in Acting, Direction, Theatre or related discipline, or PHD in Vocal Pedagogy, extensive knowledge of Musical Theatre Vocal Repertoire and Styles, advanced training as an actor, director, or musical theatre artist, record of professional experience performing in and/or directing musicals/opera, evidence of effective college level teaching at a nationally accredited institution or conservatory, demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and working in a diverse university environment. |
Position Qualifications: | • MFA in Acting, Direction, Theatre or related discipline, or PHD in Vocal Pedagogy • Extensive knowledge of Musical Theatre Vocal Repertoire and Styles • Advanced training as an actor, director, or musical theatre artist • Record of professional experience performing in and/or directing musicals/opera. • Evidence of effective college level teaching at a nationally accredited institution or conservatory. • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and working in a diverse university environment. |
Preferred Qualifications | • Talented teacher/artist grounded in truth and embodied acting techniques • Training in musical techniques • Piano Skills • Excellence in interpersonal communication and collaboration • Active professional creative work and industry connection. • Ability to teach Theatre History or Musical Theatre History • Ability to teach in another area of theatre than voice. |
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This position requires a criminal background screen. |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours | 8 am to 5 pm or as show schedules dictate |
Contract Period | 9 month |
FTE | 1 |
Salary Range | $45,500 to $50,000 |
Pay Basis | Annually |
Preferred Response Date: | 3/25/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv/professional theatre resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references. *References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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