Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre - Dance

### Description

The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma seeks qualified applicants for a tenured track position in Musical Theatre Dance at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2027. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.

 

**Description**:

The person that fills this role should have strong professional skills in Dance, Musical Theatre, and Choreography, and have at least 3 years of teaching experience at the college-level in Theatre Dance Styles, Jazz, and Partnering. They should possess exceptional choreography skills, be a creative collaborator, and collegial team player. This new colleague will teach four levels of Jazz covering two levels in each semester, Theatre Dance Styles I or II, and our gen-ed elective, Understanding Musical Theatre.

They will choreograph musical productions for University Theatre and the OUMT Downtown Series. They will also have the potential to direct shows and collaborate across the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. These projects are large collaborations between the School of Musical Theatre, Helmerich School of Drama, and the OU University Theatre production staff.

This position will contribute to the creative life of the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, and the University of Oklahoma and will be expected to maintain and grow a career of impressive creative activity/research, teaching, and service. An important service expectation for all musical theatre faculty is to participate in the recruitment process for the school. For this role, that may involve travel to lead national unified dance auditions, as well as reviewing audition materials from prospective students. The areas of annual faculty evaluation include teaching, research/creative activity, professionalism, and service.

Compensation for this 9-month position includes a starting salary of $66,000, startup/relocation funds available, and full benefits.

### Qualifications

**Required qualifications**:

* Master’s Degree in Theatre, Performance, Dance or another related field or equivalent professional experience
* Demonstrated ability of professional musical theatre/dance performance
* Professional experience choreographing musicals
* Demonstrated ability teaching Theatre Dance Styles, Jazz, and Partnering
* Be authorized to work in the United States

**Additional desired qualifications**:

* College or Professional level experience teaching tap, hip-hop, ballet, modern, contemporary, and/or additional dance styles
* Professional experience choreographing or directing musicals at the national level
* Membership in one or all the following: AEA, SDC, or AGVA/AGMA
* Connections to the industry

### Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials at [apply.interfolio.com/196535](https://apply.interfolio.com/196535):

* A one-page cover letter of interest which may address the candidate’s approach to teaching and choreographing.
* Theatrical Resume
* Academic Vita
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Contact information for 3 industry/academic references
* A digital portfolio of your performances/choreography

The application review will begin January 5, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled. Person of Contact: Professor Scott Guthrie, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]). Please visit musicaltheatre.ou.edu and our social media platforms for more information about the school.

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