College of Liberal Arts

Department of Theatre & Dance

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Position:          Musical Theatre/Dance Choreographer, Instructor of Theatre & Dance (non-tenure track).

 

Date:               Position available August 1, 2010.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Teach all levels of jazz (including musical theatre), tap, ballet, music theatre performance and choreography.  Ability also to teach any of the following: movement analysis, principles of teaching dance, dance history, theatre and/or dance appreciation, and a general education class in creativity. 

·        Function as the primary choreographer for musical theatre productions.

·        Serve as a regular choreographer in studio dance concerts.

·        Mentor BFA musical theatre & dance majors and student choreographers.

·        Assist Department with coordination of annual recruitment campaign.

·        Serve on Department and University committees as required.

·        Teach and/or choreograph load equivalent to 12 hours per semester.

·        Creative professional development, excellent teaching and service expected.

 

Required Qualifications:

·        MFA in musical theatre or dance.

·        Professional experience as a choreographer, dancer, and/or performer in the field of musical theatre and/or dance.

·        Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.

·        Significant professional experience with nationally renowned companies and artists.

 

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits included.          

 

Application Deadline: October 30, 2009.  Open until filled. To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names (with telephone numbers and email addresses) of three to five current references to:

 

Prof. Marc Strauss

Department of Theatre & Dance

Southeast Missouri State University

1 University Plaza, MS7850

Cape Girardeau, MO  63701-4799

Telephone: (573) 651-5157

Fax: (573) 986-6175

Email: mstrauss@semo.edu

 

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.