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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Visiting Instructor of Music Theatre
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: The Visiting Instructor of Music Theatre essential duties and responsibilities include teaching a standard course load of both upper and lower-division music theatre classes and music directing or directing production per academic year. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded music theatre educator with a strong teaching, music directing, and performance background who brings new expertise in music theatre to the department. Teaching assignments would include courses in: Music Theatre Repertoire, Music Theatre Workshop, Voice and Diction, Music Theatre Senior Capstone, as well as general education courses in Theatre Appreciation or General Arts survey courses and the possibility of a course reflecting an area of particular expertise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned):

• The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses may be assigned as in-person, online, or hybrid delivery modalities.
  • Utilize D2L for course syllabus and grade book
  • Prepare and grade assignments, assessments
  • Music Direct one musical
• Service to the Department and University via committee work.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• B.F.A. in Music Theatre. The degree must be from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of professional experience in Music Theatre.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching, teamwork, and collegial problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.F.A. in Music Theatre. The degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ experience in college-level teaching.
• Ability to accompany classes on the piano in music theatre.

Salary: $50,000.00 - 55,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Faculty
HOW TO APPLY Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/6/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload:

• Letter of Application (addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, ability to perform duties listed, and overall teaching philosophy).
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Direct Inquiries Contact: Ben Reigel, breigel@coloradomesadu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. #J-18808-Ljbffr