Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre Dance
CATEGORY: Academic/Instructor
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
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Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre - Faculty Search
Ranked Renewable Term Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre Dance
The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma seeks qualified applicants for a non-tenured, ranked renewable-term position in musical theatre dance at the assistant professor level to start in August 2026.
Salary: $52,000 - $55,000 for a renewable, three-year term. Start-up funding: $1500
Relocation expenses negotiable up to $3500.
The application review will begin January 12, 2026. Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Description:
This is a critical teaching position for the School and upgrades our current lecturer position to a ranked position with opportunities for promotion and comparable salary increases. The School is renowned for it’s exceptional training and talented graduates working at the highest levels of the entertainment industry. This faculty member is needed to teach multiple levels of jazz dance requirements in the musical theatre curriculum and may teach additional dance styles and techniques including: tap, theatre dance, hip hop, partnering, contemporary, and choreography. This role may also teach a popular general education elective, “Understanding Musical Theatre” for the broader university student population.
This position contributes to the creative/research activity of the SOMT and the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at OU. They will regularly choreograph (and possibly direct) musical theatre productions for the OU Musical Theatre Downtown Series or OU University Theatre Season. These projects are large collaborations between the School of Musical Theatre, Helmerich School of Drama, and the OU University Theatre production staff.
Full-time faculty members are evaluated on teaching, continued creative activity and research, and service to School, College of Fine Arts, and the University. An important service expectation for all musical theatre faculty is to participate in the recruitment process for the School. For this role, that may involve travel to lead dance calls at national unified auditions, as well as reviewing audition materials from prospective students.
Required qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree OR equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years professional musical theatre performance experience
• 3-5 years teaching dance at the undergraduate or professional level
• Professional experience choreographing musicals
• Connections to the industry
• U.S. Citizen or permission to work in the United States
Additional desired qualifications:
• Membership in one or all of the following: AEA, SDC, or AGVA
• College or Professional level experience teaching tap, ballroom, partnering and additional dance styles
• Professional experience directing musicals
• Mentoring pre-professional performance students
• MFA in Theatre, Performance, Dance or other related field.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the below to: https://apply.interfolio.com/177644
• A one-page cover letter of interest which may address the candidate’s approach to teaching and choreographing.
• Theatrical Resume
• Academic Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for 3 industry/academic references
• A digital portfolio of your performances/choreography.
The application review will begin January 12, 2026. Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Person of Contact: Ashton Byrum, Director of the School of Musical Theatre and search committee chair.
Please visit musicaltheatre.ou.edu and our social media platforms for more information about the School.
EEO Statement:
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Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:
The University of Oklahoma, fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Mission of the University of Oklahoma:
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SALARY
$52,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year