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Job #	078775
Job Title	Assistant Teaching Professor, Musical Theater Performance
Location	Syracuse, NY
Campus	Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience	Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range	$67,000 - $72,000
Pay Determination	Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status	Exempt
Hours
Job Type	Full-time
Rank	Assistant
Unionized Position Code	UA
Job Description	ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR, MUSICAL THEATER, PERFORMANCE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY – The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, a highly ranked BFA program uniquely integrated with a major regional theater, seeks to hire an assistant teaching professor in the Musical Theater program with expertise in one or more of the following areas: vocal performance, musical theater performance, directing, music direction. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have communication abilities and cross-cultural competencies to maximize their effectiveness with many different groups of students, colleagues, and community members. We are looking for collaborative colleagues who will participate in the life of a vibrant department. Selected candidates will teach courses at all levels within the performance curriculum, and may serve as stage director, music director or associate music director for departmental productions. Relevant advanced degree required. This is a three-year position beginning in Fall 2026. About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu. This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Qualifications	• MFA or other relevant master’s degree required.
Job Specific Qualifications	• Demonstrated professional experience, teaching, and creative activity. • Extensive knowledge of the Musical Theater repertoire • Demonstrated teaching excellence. • Commitment to the development of a curriculum that responds effectively to the artistic needs of an ever-changing profession, and that prepares an array of students to assume leadership roles. • Ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty in all programs (Acting, Musical Theater, Theater Design and Technology, Stage Management, and students in our B.S. Drama degree) in the ongoing life of a top-quality pre-professional training program.
Responsibilities	• Teach a variety of courses at all levels (e.g., Musical Theater Performance, Vocal Performance, Music Fundamentals, Musical Theater Audition, History of Musical Theater etc.), as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise. • Serve as both an academic and creative advisor to students, guiding them in the creation and realization of professional quality work in accordance with current emerging best professional practices. • Participate in service and committee work for Department, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Syracuse University.
Physical Requirements	Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment	Not Applicable
Application Instructions	In addition to completing an online application, for full consideration, submit the following materials online: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Name and contact information for a minimum of four (4) references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority consideration given to candidates who apply by June 15, 2026. For further information contact Professor Rebecca Karpoff, Search Committee Chair (rjkarpof@syr.edu)
About Syracuse University	Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area	Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement	Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans	Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community	Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link	https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113262
Job Posting Date	06/01/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Priority Consideration	06/15/2026
Job Category	Faculty
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