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Adjunct Faculty - Musical Theatre
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A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$96,130 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Performing Arts at Rider University seeks adjunct instructors of Musical Theatre for the fall semester beginning September 9, 2026. Applicants will be considered for various classes related to Dance, Voice, and Musical Theatre Directing. Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course. BA or BFA in musical theatre, theatre, voice, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience directing, teaching, and/or performing in musicals, plays, or other performance genres. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. Advanced or Terminal degree in musical theatre, theatre, voice, a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Extensive experience at the national and international level. Experience working with early-career professionals in musical theatre. Experience teaching in a university.