Assistant Professor of the Practice in Musical Theatre Writing

About this position

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a candidate for an appointment as an assistant professor of the practice in musical theatre writing, with a starting date of August 2027. The Department is especially interested in candidates with primary expertise in songwriting and lyric composition, with knowledge of various musical styles, including pop idioms, and a commitment to engaging with diverse songwriting traditions. Must be proficient in and able to train students in music-writing software such as Sibelius, MuseScore, and/or Logic Pro. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (3 courses per semester) in the department’s Musical Theatre Minor program, including such courses as songwriting, lyric writing, and musical theatre song analysis; and elective courses in orchestration and arranging, music direction, or other areas of specialization. Successful candidates may also teach in the New Works Lab, a course in which students write a new musical; advise student capstone projects; and/or assist on department Musical Theatre productions (both new and existing musicals). This position also offers opportunities for collaboration with faculty across departments and with university-wide institutes and the Arts Initiative. Qualifications: • Candidates must have an MFA, MA, or MM in Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Writing, Music, or related fields; or a PhD or DMA in Music Theory/Composition. • Candidates must have a demonstrable track record of successful professional musical theatre productions. • Candidates must have experience in or demonstrable potential for successful college-level teaching in a liberal arts environment.

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