"Lecturer In Musical Theatre And Music Director"

Lecturer In Musical Theatre And Music Director

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Theatre

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music at MSU Denver invite applications for a shared Lecturer in Music Theatre to begin in Fall 2026. The Theatre and Dance program offers a BA in Theatre and a BFA with concentrations in Music Theatre and Applied Theatre Technology and Design. The Music Department offers a BA in Music, a BM in Music, and a BME in Music Education. The Lecturer position is a full-time 9-month faculty contract with the potential to be renewed on a year-to-year basis. The position reports to the Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department, as well as the Chair of the Music Department.

The shared Lecturer in Music Theatre will be an appointment split 65%-35% between the Theatre Program (9 credits) and the Music Program (6 credits). For Theatre, this position will Music Direct 1 musical each semester (3 credits), serve as Music Director/Music Instructor for the Music Theatre BFA class (3 credits), and teach additional course/courses (3 credits.) For Music, this position would serve as the accompanist for the Opera Program (3 credits) and teach additional course/courses (3 credits.)

In Theatre, the position will teach a variety of theatre courses in rotation with other faculty, including Broadway History, Music Theory for Musical Theatre, and Music Theatre Voice Lessons. In Music, the position would teach a variety of music courses in line with experience/qualifications.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate must have the ability to perform the following:

• Teach six credits of classes and associated labs (6 credit hours), serve as the Theatre Music Director (3 credit hours), serve as the accompanist for the Opera Program (3 credit hours) and serve as the Music Director/Instructor for the BFA Music Theatre program (3 credit hours) each semester.
• Teach and coach Music, Theatre, and Opera students as well as other students seeking outside coaching in coordination with Theatre Production Directors and Opera Production Directors.
• Help recruit musicians to play in the pit for Music Theatre Productions and Opera Productions.
• Work with Theatre and Music faculty and staff to develop and maintain curriculum, lab spaces, and technology.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty, students, staff, guest artists and diverse communities.

Required Qualifications

• A BA or BFA level degree or higher in Theatre or Music or related fields plus 8 years of related experience
• Training, and demonstrated experience in Theatre Music Direction and Opera Music Direction
• Documented experience working with students as a Music Director
• Strong proficiency in playing the piano and sight-reading abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• A MA or MFA level degree or higher in Theatre or Music or related fields
• Experience teaching and working with students with diverse abilities, identities, and backgrounds
• Experience teaching music theory or other courses in the field of music
• 2+ years of teaching experience at the higher education level

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Departments and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 at the Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

Instructions to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through our career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR105087. Please complete an application and submit all application materials listed below.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Letter of application/cover letter
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max). Please detail your interest and prior experience with teaching diverse adult learners. Describe three values that guide your teaching practices, focusing on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information
• Links to 2 representative audio and/or video recordings. Digital media, such as streaming video, is preferred

Important Note: Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file. Due to volume of applications received, only applications that include all required materials outlined above will be considered.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through March 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.