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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MUSICAL THEATRE SPECIALIST – Tenure Track San Francisco State University, School of Theatre and Dance invites applicants for a tenure-­‐
track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Musical Theatre beginning August 2016. The department seeks individuals with a background in musical theatre with a specialization in stage and/or musical direction, choreography or other relevant leadership areas. The position is in the School of Theatre & Dance at San Francisco State University. SF State is a member of the California State University system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. The School of Theatre and Dance is one of the nation's most historically important programs, with a current average of 300 undergraduate students. The School of Theatre and Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The curricula provide students with a background for advanced study in the dramatic arts for a career in professional theatre, for teaching theatre arts, or as a steppingstone towards higher learning. To this end, the School of Theatre and Dance employs its three theatre spaces as learning laboratories in which students collaborate with faculty and guest professionals; studio workshops and advanced stage productions in those theatres are the culmination of the educational experience. The School of Theatre and Dance offers a comprehensive program of both practical and theoretical courses for undergraduate and graduate students whose interests focus on educational and professional theatre and/or dance. As a center for the training of future theatre artists, the School of Theatre and Dance is committed to introducing a diversity of theatrical traditions and cultures to students. Qualifications: Candidates must have an MFA (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field from an accredited institution; three or more years of college level teaching experience demonstrating excellence in teaching specialty courses in musical theatre, movement, voice, musical theatre history, acting and/or related areas; experience in preparing and leading productions for public performance; experience with educational planning including college committees and curriculum development; experience with program assessment, continuous ongoing evaluation, and accreditation; and an active program of research and/or creative activity in performance and/or theatre studies. Candidates are preferred who have teaching and/or research experience with a large, diverse student body and in multicultural settings; networks in local, regional or national professional or educational organizations; experience developing courses and curricula; evidence of learner-­‐centered teaching and ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed; experience using a variety of teaching tools, including software, video and audio technology; experience with a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles; demonstrated ability to function and collaborate in a collegial team setting; and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff and administrators. Responsibilities: The position requires teaching undergraduate classes in areas of performance, musical theatre, acting, directing, and/or movement/choreography in the School of Theatre and Dance; contributing to the departmental production program; mentoring and advising undergraduate students; maintaining an active ongoing scholarship program and/or program of creative work in one's area of specialty; and ongoing committee and service assignments. See detailed Position Description is on school site. Rank and salary: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits. Application process: Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references. Additional supporting materials and letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. Submit all materials online to Margaret Boehm <[email protected]> , attn: Professor Kurt Daw, Search Committee Chair. Applications due by Jan 8, 2016 for best consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work. San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations as well as people with disabilities. We particularly encourage those who may be from historically underrepresented groups. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.