Career Center

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the College's values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our Campus Values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life and serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
Teach courses in Musical Theatre History, Music Theory, Musical Theatre Performance, and teach other courses as expertise and program needs dictate.

Scholarship/Research
Serve as musical director for productions

In consultation with Director/Choreographer, choose audition material, adjudicate, and cast productions

Teach and coach music to the entire cast

Hire, rehearse, and conduct musicians for the pit orchestra

Serve as the rehearsal accompanist

Service
Recruit for the Musical Theatre program

Play for all program auditions

Advise Musical Theatre majors

Actively participate in departmental and college committees

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must demonstrate strong teaching skills

Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire and an informed awareness of current trends and skills required to be a successful performer in musical theatre

Passion for working with young musical theatre artists, including those from underrepresented groups

Desire to continue the expansion of SUNY Cortland's Musical Theatre program

Knowledge and commitment to musical theatre works related to underrepresented groups

Excellent keyboard and conducting skills