Theatre Jobs in Rochester, NY

Job Description Summary

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Oakland University (Rochester Michigan) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director for the School of Music Theatre and Dance SMTD . The recent establishment of the OU SMTD and the 12month administrative position of Director follows an August 2017 decision by the Oakland University Board of Trustees to formally recognize and support the 30 plus years of consistent growth and expansion of programs and offerings within the music theatre and dance disciplines. As such this exciting position requires a passionate dynamic and imaginative visionary capable of leading a highly energized and dedicated faculty toward continued success and enhanced institutional prominence. The Director of the OU SMTD who will hold the administrative rank of Associate Dean and report to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences must possess experience as an administrator of a higher education music theatre or dance program and be able to understand and support the academic (teaching performance and scholarly work) of the School. S / he must also possess the capacity and vision to serve as a principal advocate for the performing arts not only within the greater university community but also across Michigan and beyond. Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral research institution located on 1443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County Michigan. The University has 132 bachelors degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education and Human Services School of Engineering and Computer Science School of Health Sciences School of Medicine and School of Nursing. Currently in the OU SMTD there are 172 faculty and staff members serving 3400 Oakland University students including 180 music majors 120 theatre majors and 50 dance majors. The SMTD offers 23 degree programs from the bachelors to doctoral level six minors and six professional certificate programs. A bachelors degree in music technology and industry is also currently under review. All programs are fully accredited by the NASM NAST and NASD . Artists in residence affiliated with Oakland University include members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra jazz musician and MacArthur Fellow Regina Carter the Oakland Symphony Orchestra a regional professional orchestra in residence at OU as well as dance ensembles Eisenhower Dance Detroit and Take Root. Preferred qualifications include outstanding record of teaching scholarship or creative activity and service appropriate for appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure at Oakland University; Understanding of and proven success in recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive body of high quality students and faculty; The capacity to cultivate relationships within the university community and the community at large including fostering outreach engagement and alumni relations; The capacity to be a successful friend raiser / fundraiser and lead the creation and of a destination performing arts center through which the next phase of school needs can be realized; Possess a clear understanding of college and arts accreditation agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree in a performing arts field; Outstanding record of teaching scholarship or creative activity and service appropriate for appointment to the rank of associate professor with tenure at Oakland University; Experience and demonstrated success in higher education administration including budget and personnel management; A demonstrated commitment to artistic excellence scholarly rigor shared governance collegiality and a willingness to engage faculty and staff in strategic planning consensus building and decisionmaking. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1