Lecturer Pool in Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre (Academic Year 26/27)

Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

The Dance, Music, and Theatre department offers the following concentrations and degree options:

The department offers a Dance Major and Minor.  See the Dance Program website information:  https://dance.humboldt.edu/

The department offers a BA degree with Concentrations in Music Studies, Applied Music (Performance/Composition), and Music Teacher Preparation.  We teach piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral instruments.  Ensembles include Choirs, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Humboldt Symphony, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles.  See the Music Program website for more information:  https://music.humboldt.edu/

The department offers a BA degree in Theatre Arts, as well as a Minor. See the Theatre Program website for more information:  https://theatre.humboldt.edu/

Courses/Areas of Specialization

Dance courses offered by the department include Modern, Ballet, Jazz, African Dance, Tap Dance, Dance Science, Choreography, Mexican Folklórico, Middle Eastern Dance and more. 

Music courses offered by the department include Listening to the Movies, Music Appreciation, Ensembles, studio lessons, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music in World Culture, Music History, and others. 

Theatre courses offered by the department include Storytelling, Design and Production, Performance, History and Theory, and more. 

See full listing of course offerings here: https://registrar.humboldt.edu/catalog/

Qualifications

Dance

Degree: B.A. in appropriate field is required. An earned M.F.A. in an appropriate field will be given preference. 

Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work experience related to the appropriate field is required. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within the program and stated goals of the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre.

Music

Degree: For most Music courses, a Bachelor's degree with advanced-level study relevant to the courses being taught is required. For the courses listed below, the minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, with advanced-level student relevant to the courses being taught. For the courses listed below, preference will be given to applicants with a Doctorate in Music Theory, Composition, Musicology, Music Education, or related field. 

• MUS 214          Theory I
• MUS 215          Theory II
• MUS 314          Theory III
• MUS 315          Theory IV
• MUS 318          Jazz Improvisation
• MUS 319          Elementary Music Methods
• MUS 320          Composition: Film Scoring
• MUS 320B        Composition: Jazz & Pop Arranging
• MUS 320C        Composition: Electronic Music
• MUS 323          Jazz Pedagogy
• MUS 324          Contemporary Composition
• MUS 326          Counterpoint
• MUS 334          Fundamentals of Conducting
• MUS 338          Vocal & Instrumental Scoring
• MUS 348          Music History: Antiquity to 1750
• MUS 349          Music History: 1750 to Present
• MUS 356          Lyric Diction
• MUS 384          Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature
• MUS 386          Teaching of Applied Music
• MUS 387          Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature
• MUS 455          Secondary Music Methods

Please check with the department for a complete list of available course assignments for the academic year. 

Theatre

Degree: M.A. in appropriate field is generally required, however B.A. plus teaching experience will be considered for select courses. Please check with the department regarding availability of those courses. Preference will be given to candidates holding a M.F.A. or Ph.D. in the appropriate field.

Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level and/or professional work related to the appropriate field is required.  Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness via evaluation of supervisors or colleagues, the ability to work within program and stated goals of Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre. 

Position Type: Lecturer
Availability: As needed
First Review Date: Applications receiv