"Assistant Professor of Music Theatre"

Job Description

The Hartt School, a conservatory of Music, Dance, and Theatre at the University of Hartford, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Music Theatre beginning August 2026. The next Assistant Professor of Music Theatre will have demonstrated excellence in teaching acting to students in undergraduate Music Theatre programs. We seek candidates who possess a collaborative spirit suited to enhancing a collegial department culture. For further information and details for applying go to: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7430.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Master of Fine Arts (MFA), or terminal degree, in Musical Theatre/Performance at the time of appointment or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre/Performance or significant national/international, professional performing credits as a performer and director in Musical Theatre.
2. Ongoing record of professional experience, artistic achievement, and creative activities in the candidate’s discipline in relevant theatre presentations.
3. Evidence of successful university and/or conservatory teaching in a musical theatre department with evidence of successful student mentorship experience.
4. Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide, and culturally diverse, range of students, faculty, staff, and administration including evidence of successful mentorship of undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Evidence of successful teaching and mentorship experience at a university or college for three (3) or more years.
2. Evidence of curriculum development with a strong vision for the training needs of the performing artist in the 21st century.
3. Experience and/or interest in developing new works in theatre.
4. Evidence and experience working collaboratively and across disciplines.
5. Evidence of musical knowledge across various musical theatre styles.
6. Evidence of knowledge of effective and healthy vocal techniques and pedagogies.
7. Experience as a director and/or music director in musical theatre.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging:

1. Candidate shows evidence of fostering an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated.
2. Candidate demonstrates values that align with diverse intellectual perspectives.
3. Candidate is capable of cultivating a campus community of respect and belonging.

Application Details

For further information and details for applying go to: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7430

Application Deadline

For best consideration, apply by: December 15, 2025.