Artist in Residence - Music Theater
Appointment Type:Full Time
Purpose of Position: The Department of Performing Arts: Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Artist in Residence in Music Theater, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, effective August 2024. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
The primary responsibilities will include teaching applied music theater voice and music theater for students in the musical theatre concentration. Additionally, the individual will have responsibility for the continuation of successful cabaret programs within the concentration. Ability and/or experience in music direction and/or choreography of music theatre productions is highly desirable. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can help facilitate opportunities for students to gain professional experience outside the classroom. Additional classroom teaching experience will also be considered.
We seek a candidate with a terminal Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, and/or significant professional experience in music theatre performance. Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching undergraduates.
The Department of Performing Arts: Music, Theatre, and Dance at Christopher Newport University is composed of 22 faculty and 150+ majors. Housed in the Ferguson Center for the Arts, we offer a comprehensive array of major concentrations under both the BM and BA degrees. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit: and
CNU Information:Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in the 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience – great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 4,500 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as the #1 public regional university in Virginia and #3 in the South. The campus, convenient to neighborhoods, parks and the James River, features stunning public art and grounds and classical architecture.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit . Posting Number:F229P
Posting Date:06/14/2024
Review Begin Date:06/30/2024
Application Instructions :To apply, please visit to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening if applicable), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, creative activity, and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to [email protected] ).
This position will be posted until filled, however for priority consideration, please apply by June 30, 2024. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145. Quick Link for Internal Postings: EEO/Diversity Statement(s):Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
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