Assistant Professor of the Practice in Musical Theatre Writing
Organization: University of Notre Dame – Department of Film, Television, and Theatre
Summary
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Musical Theatre Writing at the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre
Description
The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a candidate for an appointment as an assistant professor of the practice in musical theatre writing, with a starting date of August 2027. The Department is especially interested in candidates with primary expertise in songwriting and lyric composition, with knowledge of various musical styles, including pop idioms, and a commitment to engaging with diverse songwriting traditions. Must be proficient in and able to train students in music-writing software such as Sibelius, MuseScore, and/or Logic Pro.
Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (3 courses per semester) in the department’s Musical Theatre Minor program, including such courses as songwriting, lyric writing, and musical theatre song analysis; and elective courses in orchestration and arranging, music direction, or other areas of specialization. Successful candidates may also teach in the New Works Lab, a course in which students write a new musical; advise student capstone projects; and/or assist on department Musical Theatre productions (both new and existing musicals). This position also offers opportunities for collaboration with faculty across departments and with university-wide institutes and the Arts Initiative.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have an MFA in Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Writing, or Music; or a PhD in Music Theory/Composition.
- Candidates must have a demonstrable track record of successful professional musical theatre productions.
- Candidates must have experience in or demonstrable potential for successful college-level teaching in a liberal arts environment.
Compensation
- Compensation Range: Competitive Salary with Benefits
- Compensation Type: Salary
