University of Missouri-Kansas City hiring Interim Chair of the Conservatory Division of Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionProfessional Practice Professor, Non-tenure track (Associate/Full Professor) & Interim Chair of the Conservatory Division of Theatre. Full time, 12-month, benefit eligible.

The Division of Theatre is at a pivotal point in its history. Beginning in the 1960s, it has been known as a premiere training program for excellence in theatre in the Heartland. Recent changes at UMKC, including the Division’s move from the College of Arts and Sciences into the Conservatory of Music and Dance, and shifts in its partnership with the UMKC theatre-in-residence KC Rep, have opened opportunities for it to evolve its practices to strategically maintain its historical momentum.

To leverage these opportunities, the selected candidate will collaborate with the Dean of the Conservatory and the faculty to engage in strategic planning, while continuing ongoing curricular developments. The selected candidate will also serve as the liaison between the theatre faculty and Conservatory administration; manage personnel and financial matters; oversee all theatre curriculum, lead student recruitment and retention efforts; advocate for division faculty members and their programs; coordinate division meetings, performances, masterclasses, and guest artists; guide and support the production season and act as artistic liaison with producing partners; contribute to the performance, academic, and service environments characteristic of a Conservatory within a university; enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City region; other duties as assigned, based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the institution.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Successful and innovative experience as a theatre instructor in a university setting; successful leadership experience in a university setting; significant professional experience and reputation at the national/international level in a theatre discipline; demonstrated ability to attract quality undergraduate and graduate students; strong commitment to teaching and mentorship; terminal degree in theatre, or equivalent professional experience; significant academic credentials.

The UMKC Conservatory seeks people who will help build the future of education and research in the performing arts.¿We seek faculty who demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process. We seek faculty who believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward. We seek qualified candidates will engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population. They will work strategically in ways that adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.¿¿

Anticipated Hiring Range

SALARY: Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity

APPOINTMENT TYPE: This is a full time, ranked, non-tenure track, benefit eligible, twelve-month appointment.

Application Materials

Application form, application letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications, and curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments, and artistic credentialsReview of Applications: Review of application materials will begin upn receipt and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

Benefit EligibilityThis position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.Values CommitmentValues CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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