Assistant Professor - Music Theater Job at Christopher Newport University in New

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant Professor - Music Theater

Appointment Type: Full Time

Purpose of Position: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Theater effective August 2025. This position is a full-time, tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 3-3.

The primary responsibilities will include teaching applied music theater voice and music theater masterclasses for students in the musical theatre concentration. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the department curriculum as appropriate and consistent with experience and specialization. Additionally, the individual will have responsibility for the continuation of successful cabaret programs within the concentration. Ability and/or experience in music direction, stage direction and/or vocal coaching of music theatre productions is highly desirable. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can help facilitate opportunities for students to gain professional experience outside the classroom. Additional classroom teaching experience will also be considered.

We seek a candidate with a terminal degree in a relevant field (Theatre, Fine Arts, or Music), or a master’s in a related field, and significant professional experience in music theatre performance. Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching undergraduates.

Departmental Information: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 faculty and 150+ majors. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, we offer a comprehensive array of major concentrations under both the BM and BA degrees.

CNU Information: Christopher Newport University is anchored in excellence, and that is reflected in our ranking as the #1 regional public university in Virginia and #3 among regional public universities in the South. We are an inclusive and kind community, founded on our shared values of honor, scholarship, service and leadership. Our 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students pursue more than 90 areas of study, as they live and learn on a largely residential campus.

Application Instructions: To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).

This position will be posted until filled, however for priority consideration, please apply by January 19, 2025. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
4. Graduate Transcripts
5. Letter of Interest
6. Statement on Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment

Optional Documents:

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation #1
3. Letter of Recommendation #2
4. Letter of Recommendation #3