University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance

The University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Musical Theatre to lead the BFA Musical Theatre program.

Salary: $70,000.00 – $92,000.00 per year

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Florida Contract. You can view this employment union contract here.

The successful candidate will bring professional performance experience in musical theatre, including experience in established regional, national, touring, commercial or comparable professional markets along with a demonstrated ability to support the artistic, academic and professional development of undergraduate students through teaching, coaching, directing, mentorship, professional training or related experience.

Candidates should demonstrate an interest in helping shape the evolving future of musical theatre training and in preparing students for the changing professional landscape.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate technological fluency and adaptability across contemporary digital environments.

The successful candidate will teach a range of courses from introductory through advanced levels, with responsibilities that may include Musical Theatre performance and scene study, professional preparation, audition techniques, musical theatre history, acting through song, and other courses appropriate to the candidate's expertise and the instructional needs of the School. The faculty member may also contribute to beginning and intermediate acting and introductory directing.

The successful candidate will contribute to the School's production season through directing the fall musical and/or concert musical productions, as assigned, and will work collaboratively across both production and academic areas of the School.

The faculty member will actively recruit promising students for the Musical Theatre program and participate in School of Theatre and Dance recruitment activities, which may require travel. The faculty member will also participate in School, College, University, and professional service; shared governance; academic advising; campus outreach; and donor-relations activities.