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rInstructor of Musical Theatre/Accompanist

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rCategory: rrFaculty

rDepartment: THEATRE AND DANCE

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 15, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as an instructor of Musical Theatre/Accompanist.
• Provides musical support/accompaniment for scene study, vocal and audition preparation classes, and rehearsals/performances.
• Team teach Musical Theatre studio classes and solo teach the musicianship skills for Musical Theatre courses.

RANK & SALARY: Instructor, 9-month appointment. Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master\'s degree or comparable educational or professional experience.
• Candidates should possess exceptional piano skills, specifically in relation to musical theatre.
• Strong background in musical theatre, and intimate familiarity with the production process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A faculty and student advocate who exhibits the following: Master of Music, Concentration in Piano Performance.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a BA in Theatre with options in performance and production/design, the BFA in Musical Theatre, and the MFA in acting, directing, design, or technical direction and minors in Dance, Stage Combat and Theatre. A Department Chair, fourteen faculty members, a costume supervisor, and an office manager serve approximately 60 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate students. Three theatres (proscenium, thrust, and flexible) are used for theatre productions. Construction is underway on our new \$119 million Center for Performing Arts, with a completion date of August 2025. The CPA will be the crown jewel in the region and provide opportunities for our students, patrons, and the entire region. The Department of Theatre and Dance is NAST-accredited and will be undergoing re-accreditation during the 2026 academic year. For more information about the Department of Theatre and Dance, please visit our website: http://www.wiu.edu/cofac/theatre

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while he WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:

Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities:

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offer