"Clinical Faculty - Theatre - Music Director/Accompanist"

Clinical Faculty - Theatre - Music Director/Accompanist

Posting Number: F001383P
Advertising Pay Range: $58,555 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Theatre Arts
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number: 0364
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE: 1
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

Position Summary:

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor of Theatre-Music Director/Accompanist. This non-tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 3/4 teaching load. This position plays a central role in supporting the department’s production season and teaching mission, overseeing the musical elements of assigned productions—including musicals and plays with music—and providing musical instruction and accompaniment for both curricular and production needs.

The Music Director/Accompanist will teach assigned courses in music and theatre performance, serve as an accompanist for departmental classes and rehearsals, and collaborate with faculty and staff across the Department of Theatre and the Lionel Hampton School of Music.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Serve as Music Director and/or Accompanist for productions involving music, including musicals, plays with music, or devised works
• Oversee musical auditions, assess student abilities, and support vocal development
• Collaborate closely with directors, choreographers, designers, and faculty to realize the musical vision of departmental productions
• Conduct musical rehearsals and provide piano accompaniment for rehearsals, auditions, and classroom instruction
• Teach courses in vocal performance, musical theatre, and/or musical theory as assigned by the Department Chair
• Mentor undergraduate students in musical performance and related areas
• Coordinate with the Lionel Hampton School of Music to support interdisciplinary collaboration
• Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and other departmental service
• Contribute to ongoing creative activity in support of the production season
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Teaching Modality:

• Must be able to teach in-person on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus
• Familiarity with collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary instruction is preferred

Unit/Department Summary:

College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Teaching & Advising: 84%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 11%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Music in Vocal Conducting or closely related field
• Experience as a music director, choral conductor, and piano accompanist
• Experience playing piano at the professional level, suitable for rehearsal and performance settings
• Experience in musical theatre and understanding of acting and singing principles in a theatrical context

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate and/or professional acting experience
• Strong score-reading and interpretation abilities
• Proficiency in music theory adequate to teach at the undergraduate level
• Effective communication skills in rehearsal and instructional settings
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or collaborative performance environments

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

(Not specified in detail)

Posting Date: 10/15/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be received by November 30, 2025 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, particularly in relation to vocal performance training.
4. Names and phone numbers for three professional references

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Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.