The Department of Theatre and Dance at the State University of New York, Fredonia invites qualified applications for a one-year full-time position as a Collaborative Keyboardist/Accompanist, Music Director, and Instructor, beginning Fall 2025. This position is secured by a one-year contract, and is renewable annually, with a salary range of $50,063 to $53,000. Duties include music direction, accompaniment, possible vocal coaching, and teaching undergraduate musical theatre classes as assigned within the BFA Musical Theatre, Acting, and BA Theatre Arts degree programs. Teaching load is equivalent to four classes per semester; course work may include assignment to courses in the university's general education program. Prior university teaching experience is preferred, but exceptional candidates with no prior teaching experience will be considered. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to collegiality and possess the ability to foster departmental synergy.  The Department, located in Fredonia's Rockefeller Arts Center, offers eight dedicated acting and dance studios, the proscenium Marvel Theater, and the flexible space theater, The Alice Bartlett.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid; and
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Serve as Collaborative Keyboardist/Accompanist for our musical theatre productions, showcase and courses;
• Serve as Music Director for mainstage musical theatre productions as assigned;
• May serve as Vocal Coach for mainstage musical theatre productions as assigned;
• Teach musical theatre-related courses, including introductory-level performing arts classes, group voice classes, Introduction to Musical Theatre, and other courses that relate to the individual's skills and experience;
• Participate in the recruitment and auditioning of student applicants to the department, including auditions;
• Contribute to the development and instruction of musical theatre-related courses;
• Participate in the department's governing process by attending department meetings and serving on committees as assigned;
• Be active as a recruiter for the Department of Theatre and Dance;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to collegiality and possess the ability to foster departmental synergy;
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse learners;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Additional areas of teaching and service may be determined depending on Department needs and the candidates' individual interests, qualifications, and expertise.

This is a full-time, temporary, Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in a related field (music, theatre, musical theatre);
• Related Experience at the collegiate and/or professional level;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of both the campus and school's mission;
• Experience with instructional technology; and
• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success as a collaborative keyboardist in musical theatre;
• Demonstrated success as a musical director in musical theatre;
• Demonstrated success as a vocal coach in musical theatre;
• Demonstrated success teaching music and or theatre in a higher education setting;
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills; and
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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