Musical Theater Instructor

Position Summary

St. Johns River State College seeks a dedicated individual to join our faculty as a full-time Musical Theater instructor in the Florida School of the Arts. The curriculum in this department is focused on foundation level courses taught in a small and highly collaborative arts school environment. As one of two full-time Musical Theater instructors, you have the opportunity to teach a variety of voice, music, and performance-based classes. In addition to teaching, Musical Theater faculty work to support two of the seven shows in our production season, attend departmental meetings, mentor current students, and recruit and audition prospective students. Florida School of the Arts instructors have a unique opportunity to prepare aspiring artists for careers in the arts or for baccalaureate degrees. Please note that the anticipated start date for this position is August 14th, 2025. Come join our team!
About the College –
SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area includes St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city; Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns;” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.
SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at https://www.sjrstate.edu/employee-benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a 10-month, full-time faculty position (full-time in fall, spring, and summer A semesters). Full-time faculty at SJR State are responsible for a combination of teaching, office hours, college service activities, and professional development as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (see https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/SJR-State-CBA-Final.pdf (Download PDF reader)). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.
A.
INSTRUCTION: Provide instruction and office hours as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
1)
Employ diverse teaching methods to accommodate various student learning styles, various levels of academic preparation, and nontraditional students.
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Commit to continuous improvement of teaching and student learning based upon components of academic mindset.
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Use student engagement strategies in instruction.
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Provide accommodations to students with disabilities in a fair and timely manner.
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Be prompt and regular in attendance at classes and office hours.
B.
COLLEGE SERVICE: Provide college service as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
1)
Instructional College Service – preparing for classes; grading papers tests, and other assignments; evaluating instructional materials; preparing instructional syllabi and class schedules; utilizing the Learning Management System; providing prompt feedback to students; referring students to support services; recording and reporting grades and attendance promptly; participating in assessment of learning; etc.
2)
Non-Instructional College Service – participating in department, division, and College planning, assessment, and accreditation activities; attending committee, department, division, and College meetings; participating in commencement ceremonies; mentoring and evaluating other faculty; participating in student activities and clubs; participating in College-wide programs and initiatives; etc.
C.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in professional development activities as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Teaching assignments are made by the dean or curriculum coordinator and may include daytime, evening, and online classes. Full-time faculty are also responsible for working with the dean, curriculum coordinator, and other faculty to coordinate and support their department, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, accreditation, and general effectiveness of the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Musical Theater or Music, Chorale, Composition, Performance, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a combination of these qualifying fields.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching college level musical theater courses.
• Experience directing and/or music directing musicals.