Essential Qualifications: Masters degree in Dance, Musical Theatre or Theatre from a regionally accredited university with two years teaching experience, a record of effective instruction in musical theatre and various styles of dance technique at the college and/or university level, and evidence of effective teaching and communication skills. Graduate school teaching experience accepted. Evidence to sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability, LGBTQ, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff and faculty is required. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in Dance, Musical Theatre or Theatre from a regionally accredited university, significant knowledge of current and effective practices in teaching musical theatre dance repertoire from a technical and historical perspective, professional experience as a musical theatre performer and/or choreographer, evidence of commitment to collaboration, diversity, and excellence in the arts and higher education. Ability to teach in a secondary emphasis including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: improvisation, somatic techniques, dance repertory, dance technology, and/or dance history and criticism. |
