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Job Description
Summary of Position Primary instructional duties include directing musical theatre productions, and applied voice and acting instruction. The position may also teach courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Special Topics in Theatre, and Singing Styles. Additional responsibilities include recruiting high-caliber students locally and regionally, cultivating productive partnerships with school and community theatre programs, and demonstrating a collaborative, collegial approach in working with faculty across departments to produce concerts and theatrical events that advance the University's mission. This faculty appointment is for one academic year (9-month). Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity:
YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Primary Location:
Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or
Licensures:
None Sponsorship and/or
Work Authorization Status:
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least an earned Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or a Doctorate with a specialization in musical theatre or voice; at least three years of experience in musical theatre.
Preferred Qualifications:
Vocalist with professional performance experience in musical theatre. Extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertory and the professional theatre world. Knowledge of singing in various styles, including pop, rock, gospel, and jazz.
Physical Requirements:
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform light work.
Light:
work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.) Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
Position expected start date:
August 2026 - Fall Semester At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits. Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition remission Employee Assistance Program Wellness Initiatives Sick Leave Vacation Accrual Paid Holidays State Retirement Programs 403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options 01 Do you have at least an earned Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or a Doctorate with a specialization in musical theatre or voice? Yes No 02 Do you have at least three years of experience in musical theatre? Yes No 03 What is the highest level of education that you have attained? Did not complete high school. High school diploma/GED or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Post doctoral degree Juris doctor degree 04 Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required Question
