Posting Information Position TitleAssistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance Job Posting Number2025021TTL Job LocationSan Marcos DepartmentDepartment of Theatre & Dance Position Description TheDepartment of Theatre and Dance (https://www.theatreanddance.txst.edu/) at Texas State University seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance (Tenure Track or Nontenure Professor of Practice), starting fall 2025. The new hire will join an internationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty and top ranked musical theatre program that celebrates a highly vetted student population with a <2.6% acceptance rate. We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Teach a course load of 3/3, with courses tailored to the candidate’s strengths. Potential courses may include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance, and Musical Theatre History. + Choreograph at least one musical per year as part of the department’s mainstage season. + Serve as Co-Head of the Musical Theatre Area, with responsibilities including: + Student recruitment and audition management. + Curriculum Development + Fundraising initiatives for the program. + Mentorship and advising of students. + Collaborating with faculty to facilitate co-curricular initiatives. + Engaging and working with industry professionals and guest artists. + Contributing to the development and evolution of the program and the department. + Building and maintaining relationships with alumni, donors, and parents. + Other department and/or university service may be assigned in accordance with rank. Required Qualifications Required qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank (Tenure Line): • MFA in related field • Professional experience in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre. • Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities. • Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals. Required qualifications for Associate Professor Rank (Tenure Line): • MFA in related field • Minimum of 7 years of professional in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre. • Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities. • Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals. Required qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice Rank: • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre. • Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities. • Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals. Required qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice Rank: • Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the musical theatre industry. This can include Broadway, International Productions, National Tours, Regional, and/or Commercial Theatre. • Demonstrated teaching experience in dance, with a proven track record in dance studios or universities. • Proven proficiency in choreographing musicals. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications: · Knowledge of the current professional musical theatre industry necessary for pre-professional training. · Existing relationships with industry professionals. · Experience mentoring students at the collegiate level. · Exceptional communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively. · Demonstrated administrative skills and leadership in an academic or artistic setting. · Documented creative research in the field of musical theatre choreography. · Documented professional recognition (e.g., awards, honors, reviews). · Undergraduate degree in a related field. · Collegiate level teaching experience. Application Procedures Application Procedures: For full consideration, applications should be received byJanuary 5, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49810 Interested individuals should submit the following: + Cover letter + Curriculum Vitae + Portfolio (digital; websites accepted) with an emphasis on relevant musical theatre and choreographic work. + Artistic statement addressing approach to collaboration and mentoring with a dedication to contemporary professional practices (upload in additional document of application documents section). + Statement of teaching philosophy + Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) + Contact information for 5 references from directors and/or professional collaborators, provided in the Reference Letter section of the application. Proposed Start DateFall 2025 Posting Date10/01/2024 Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date:01/05/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled?Yes EEO/AA Statement Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49810 Applicant Documents