Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre

Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre

Requisition ID: 2026-10879

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Theatre Arts

Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, Commensurate with
qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of Theatre Arts at Utah State University invites
applications for an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre. We seek
a collaborative artist-educator who can teach across the core
Musical Theatre curriculum, provide instruction in voice and
speech, dialects, and Musical Theatre history, and serve as a Music
Director for departmental productions and related educational
projects.

This position will help shape the continued development of USU's
BFA Musical Theatre program by connecting rigorous classroom
instruction with rehearsal, performance, and professional
preparation. The successful candidate will place student success
and the student experience at the center of their teaching,
mentoring, creative work, and recruitment. We welcome applicants
whose academic, professional, and educational experiences
demonstrate the ability to cultivate emerging artists and
contribute to a collaborative theatre community.

The appointment will strengthen the department's integration of
acting, musical storytelling, vocal expression, and production
practice while contributing to the College's educational and
creative mission. In keeping with USU's land-grant mission, the
faculty member will connect disciplinary expertise with educational
opportunities and community engagement that benefit students and
the communities the University serves.

Responsibilities

Teaching and curriculum

• Teach core undergraduate Musical Theatre courses, which may

include acting, directing, voice, dialects, Musical Theatre
History, repertoire development, and performance studio or
laboratory courses.

• Design clear learning outcomes, provide constructive feedback,

assess student progress, and adapt instruction to students'
preparation and learning needs.

• Collaborate in curriculum development in conjunction with the

Head of Musical Theatre, course sequencing, and the ongoing
assessment of student learning. Course assignments and teaching
load will be established through the approved role statement.

Music direction and creative activity

• Serve as Music Director for assigned departmental musicals and

related performance projects; responsibilities may include score
preparation, vocal coaching, ensemble rehearsals, coordination with
directors and choreographers, and collaboration with musicians and
production personnel.

• Establish and sustain a program of research and/or creative

activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment, which may
include music direction, professional artistic practice,
performance, or scholarship in Musical Theatre and related
fields.

• Integrate creative practice into student learning and provide

meaningful opportunities for students to participate in rehearsal,
performance, and other experiential learning.

Undergraduate mentorship and student success

• Mentor undergraduate students in academic and artistic

development, creative projects, experiential learning, audition
preparation, and career planning.

• Help students connect coursework with production experiences

and professional goals; collaborate with academic advisors and
campus resources to support progress toward graduation.

• Foster a respectful, supportive classroom and rehearsal

environment with high expectations, clear communication, and
attention to sustainable vocal practice and student wellbeing.

Graduate mentorship

• As appropriate to available graduate programs, assignments, and

faculty eligibility, mentor graduate students through creative or
scholarly projects, professional development, and committee
service. Specific graduate responsibilities will be established
with the Department Head and relevant graduate program
leadership.

Recruitment, service, and engagement

• Participate actively in student recruitment through auditions,

prospective-student events, outreach to secondary schools and
educators, and regional or national recruitment opportunities.

• Collaborate with colleagues in Theatre Arts and related

disciplines and contribute to departmental, College, University,
and professional service.

• Develop educational and community engagement opportunities that

connect Musical Theatre training with USU's land-grant mission and
expand access to the arts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree appropriate to the discipline, such

as an MFA, DMA, or PhD in Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Music,
or a closely related field, completed by the appointment start
date.

• Minimum two years of university-level teaching experience, post

graduate school.

• Demonstrated ability to teach core Musical Theatre performance

courses and additional courses aligned with the candidate's
expertise. Evidence may come from university teaching, professional
training, workshops, coaching, or comparable educational
practice.

• Music Direction experience in Musical Theatre, including score

preparation, vocal coaching, and leadership of ensemble
rehearsals.

• Functional keyboard proficiency sufficient to support Musical

Theatre coaching and rehearsal.

• A record of creative and/or scholarly work and a viable agenda

appropriate to an Assistant Professor appointment.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with

performers, directors, choreographers, musicians, and other
colleagues.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach in one or more of the following

areas: acting, directing, voice and speech for actors, dialects,
and Musical Theatre history. Breadth of teaching expertise across
these areas is particularly desirable.

• Evidence of effective instruction and mentoring, with a clear

commitment to student learning, student success, and constructive
feedback.

• Successful college-level teaching across multiple areas of the

Musical Theatre curriculum.

• Professional Musical Theatre music direction experience.
• Experience conducting instrumental ensembles or coordinating

pit musicians.

• Experience with contemporary Musical Theatre styles and singing

voice pedagogy.

• Experience developing curriculum or contributing to a growing

degree program.

• Experience mentoring student creative projects, capstones, or

professional preparation.

• Evidence of effective student recruitment and outreach to

schools, educators, or community arts organizations.

• Experience with arranging, notation software, or rehearsal

technology that supports teaching and production work.

• Experience connecting artistic practice with community

engagement and expanded access to arts education.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your

application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• Names and contact information for at least three professional

references, entered in the online application

• Link to creative portfolio or professional website to be copied

into the question within the application

The Following Documents will be uploaded at the beginning of your
application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

• Cover letter addressing the required qualifications and

interest in the position

• Teaching and mentoring statement describing approaches to

student learning, feedback, student success, and career
preparation

• Statement of research/creative activity describing current

work, future plans, and opportunities for student
participation

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$60,000 - $70,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience,
plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather
and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature
changes.

College/Department Highlights

The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of Utah State
University's land- and space-grant mission. Through transformative
learning experiences, we serve learners at all levels of
post-secondary education including concurrent enrollment students,
undergraduates, graduate students, and lifelong learners. We foster
discovery and creativity through rich academic experiences that
prepare students to meet tomorrow's challenges, drive innovation in
research and the arts, and make meaningful contributions to our
communities.

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant hub where students
are inspired to explore, lead, and make an impact. At the heart of
Utah State University's land- and space-grant mission, the college
brings together science, humanities, and the arts to empower
students with durable skills, hands-on experiences, and lifelong
knowledge. Through transformative learning opportunities, we serve
learners at all levels-concurrent enrollment students,
undergraduates, graduate students, and lifelong learners-fostering
discovery, creativity, and a spirit of collaboration. Our faculty,
staff, and students advance knowledge, spark innovation, and pursue
artistic excellence while engaging meaningfully with our
communities. Together, we prepare students to face tomorrow's
challenges and chart their own unique paths forward.

Housed in the College of the Arts and Sciences at USU, the
Department of Theatre Arts is comprised of 11 full-time faculty
plus adjuncts and Visiting Assistant Professors, 6 graduate
students, and over 160 undergraduates. The department offers BFA
degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design, and Theatre Education;
a BA in Theatre; and MFA degrees in Costume, Set, and Lighting
Design. The BFA mission is to prepare students for graduate school
or professional careers as performers and designers. The department
administers the Lyric Repertory Company, a professional summer
repertory theater housed in a Victorian theater located in downtown
Logan.

Utah State University is an R1 university under the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as well as an
accredited institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Theatre (NAST).

University Highlights

As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah
State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities
across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and
engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie
distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative
research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships
with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge
and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world.
With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation's
second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students
to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address
critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at
locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30
locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential
campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide
campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU
educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns,
serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud
member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The
Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by
capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in
2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This
tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232
student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community,
where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours,
with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all
individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where
diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to
recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will
champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach,
and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community
and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and
be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when
it named Utah State the best employer in
Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support
careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally,
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for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable
accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA
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