Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant Professor of Theatre – Voice

Department

Theatre

Job Classification(s):

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• Assistant Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2025

Responsibilities

The Fain College of Fine Arts at Midwestern State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatre – Voice, to begin August of 2025. This is a tenure-track position. Midwestern State University is an associate member of NAST and a full member of COPLAC and offers a full undergraduate curriculum in theatre programs.

Duties include a twelve-hour teaching load each semester serving as instructor of voice techniques, serving as director/musical director/vocal coach/intimacy coach or mentor for one to two shows per year, and conducting other classes or duties commensurate with experience and/or departmental needs. Assess students, hold office hours, mentor students in musical performance and engage in department, college, and university service. This includes recruiting, establishing strong working relationships with colleagues, and representing the Theatre Department on and off campus.

Requirements

Terminal degree in theatre, performance studies or a related field required. Experience and/or certifications in singing, voice training and accent dialect teaching preferred. Applicants experienced in theatre education, directing, or teaching acting and theatre history are particularly encouraged to apply. Functional piano skills to accompany preferred.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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