Job Description

Faculty, Theatre (Musical Theater/Music Director) Salary $53,274 - $65,370 (Based on Education and Experience) Department Music (NWSA) Reports To Dean of Theater Closing Date Open Until Filled FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date May 20, 2025 Job Summary This faculty teaches musical theatre courses in a professionally focused curriculum for NWSA High School magnet and Bachelor of Fine Arts conservatory college degree programs. Additionally, this faculty member serves as the music director and conductor for two mainstage musical productions each academic year. This is a full-time Faculty (FAC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees. Duties & Responsibilities Teaches courses in music theory, vocal ensemble, musical theatre auditioning and repertoire, history of musical theatre, and co-teaches musical theatre workshop and BFA senior showcase. Serves as an accompanist/pianist for classes, productions, juries, showcases, and other events connected to the musical theatre curriculum. Participates in department meetings and all other department, division, campus, and college committees as assigned. Advises and recruits prospective students. Evaluates student juries, performances, and attends student conferences as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Holds a Master’s Degree in Music or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Music, from a regionally accredited institution. Possesses professional theatre experience as a music director/conductor and accompanist. Demonstrates excellent sight-reading skills. Has a minimum of three years teaching experience in a college and/or university setting. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Can work a flexible schedule to accommodate juries, advisement, recruitment, performances, and other departmental and school activities. Demonstrates ability to interact effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff. Doctorate stipend is awarded in addition to a higher base salary if the degree is awarded prior to the start date. The start date for this Faculty position is anticipated to be on or before the start of the 2025 Fall Semester. Preferences Extensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary musicals, as well as pop/rock/country/R&B music. Comfortable with new technology and current business trends. Experience working with orchestral reduction and mainstage keyboard programming. Significant connections to the theatre industry. Additional Requirements The final candidate must successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or genetic information. For more information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures, and practices, please contact the College’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr Miami Dade College

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Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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