Job Description

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music seeks an experienced instructor of Musical Theatre Dance for its celebrated BFA Musical Theatre program to begin in August 2025. This opportunity may be well suited for instructors seeking an Artist-in-Residence experience at a nationally ranked and internationally renowned institution. 

The Musical Theater Instructor - Adjunct appointment will be salaried (up to $35,000), commensurate with credentials within college guidelines. Appointment is one (1) term, the Fall 2025 semester .

The department of Musical Theatre is comprised of approximately 70 students, with seven (7) full- time faculty and 10 adjunct faculty. Collaborating with the Department of Theatre, Design and Production, the Department of Ensembles and Conducting, and others, the Department of Musical Theatre annually presents at least four (4) musicals and various other offerings inclusive of new works, staged readings, lab shows, cabarets, and concerts.

Essential Functions

• Teaching undergraduate courses, such as Jazz and Musical Theatre dance, levels one (1) through four (4), to students.
• Choreograph productions in the studio, main stage or seasons.
• Direct in the Musical Theatre seasons, as requested.
• Participate in departmental, divisional and college functions, including student recruitment, adjudicating performance exams, and season planning as requested.
• Work in collaboration with the rest of the faculty in the development of curriculum for our with application of culturally, responsive, pedagogy as requested.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, must have a Bachelor?s degree in Musical Theatre, Dance, or a related field, and a total of four (4) years of experience. Such experience must encompass four (4) years of professional experience as a dance teacher in musical theater or dance, which can, but need not, be contemporaneous to the professional experience.

Required Education

Bachelor?s degree in Musical Theatre, Dance, or a related field.

Application Process Information

Application reviews will begin on March 12, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This application should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, or résumé, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three (3) professional references with contact information.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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