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Assistant Director of Opera and Music Theatre/Assistant Professor of Music(020277)
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Institution:
Oklahoma City University
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Music
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance
Posted:
04/10/2009
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full Time
Oklahoma City UniversityASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSICTENURE TRACK POSITIONOklahoma City University invites applications for the position ofASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Requirements:The successful candidate will be expected to stage direct operas and musicals, teach acting and related Opera/Music Theatre courses, and assist with administrative aspects of an Opera/Music Theatre program with a national reputation for excellence. Other duties include creative activity and service on university committees. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of successful university level teaching. (((A master's degree is required))). Faculty members are expected to participate in the school's assessment program and in student recruiting and retention efforts for the school and the university. Effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion and tenure. Promotion and Tenure:Effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion and tenure. Additional requirements are established by each school or collegeQualifications:Masters degree in music required; preference will be given to candidates with completed doctorates, doctoral work, or extensive experience in the related field.

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Commitment to excellence in teaching. Functional knowledge of foundational acting methodology such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Laban. Knowledge of music and its relationship to stage production. Demonstrated experience in university and/or professional level opera and musical theatre stage direction. Evidence of successful university teaching preferred. The Bass School of Music:The Wanda L. Bass School of Music, an all-Steinway school, is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with 28 full-time and 27 adjunct faculty members, 300 undergraduate and 55 graduate students. The School of Music provides a wide range of opportunities for music and intellectual growth with degrees offered at the bachelors and masters levels. The Bass School of Music is part of the Margaret E. Petree College of Performing Arts, one of seven colleges/schools within the university. The Bass School of Music is housed in the historic Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center and the new 113,000 sq. ft. Bass Music Center which opened in April 2006. Visit the University's and Department's web site at: www.okcu.eduThe University: Founded in 1904, Oklahoma City University is an independent university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is characterized by an intellectually challenging and vibrant student-centered learning community committed to preparing students to become effective leaders in service to others. With an enrollment of approximately 3600 students and low faculty-student ratio of 1:14, classes are small and students have many opportunities for close associations with faculty and staff in the classroom and beyond. Faculty and students are partners in a learning process that focuses on creating effective communicators who respect diversity, possess critical thinking skills and cultural and aesthetic awareness, and are prepared to be responsible and ethical leaders in their communities.U.S. News and World Report has ranked Oklahoma City University in the top tier of western region master level universities since 1999 and has included Oklahoma City University in the Great Schools, Great Values rankings since 2006.Employee Benefits: The position includes an excellent benefit package including: tuition remission for spouses and children pursuing a degree at Oklahoma City University and over 500 other participating private institutions, health insurance, long term disability, life insurance, family membership to wellness center, TIAA-CREF retirement plan. To apply:Please visit our website at www.okcu.edu and click on Careers@OCU to apply for this position.You will be required to upload the following materials on the website:*Cover Letter*CV*List of 3-5 professional references*Statement of Teaching Philosophy*Unofficial Transcripts (please ensure all transcripts are in one electronic document less than 2mb)In addition to applying for this faculty position online, applicants are required to submit performance materials. The performance materials should include a high quality DVD demonstrating your stage direction through selected scenes in different styles of opera and/or musical theater. Please clearly label all selections. Mail performance materials to Oklahoma City University Attn: Dr. David Herendeen, Professor of Music 2501 N Blackwelder Ave Oklahoma City OK 73106 Please direct any questions about the position or search to:David Herendeen, 405-208-5720, dherendeen@okcu.eduDeadline: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Start Date: August 2009Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Information
Contact:
Joey CroslinHuman ResourcesOklahoma City University
Phone:
405-208-5075
Fax:
405-208-6041
Online App. Form:
https://jobs.okcu.edu