Job Summary

The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor of Musical Theatre. This is a 60%-time, non-tenure track appointment, with full benefits. The initial contract will commence on August 13, 2026, end the day after commencement in May 2028, and will be eligible for reappointment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of Music offers seven degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at the bachelor’s level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 70 full-time faculty, 30 part-time faculty, and 30 professional, technical and administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous guest lectures, master-classes, and outreach events each year!

The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.

Faculty in the CU Boulder Voice department guide developing vocalists in their journey to becoming multi-skilled artists and teachers through their focused curriculum, and through programs ranging from voice performance and vocal pedagogy to operatic performance and musical theatre. Our faculty value a strong relationship between teaching and performance.

Since 2019, the College of Music is proud to present a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre degree. To train young singing artists who are pursuing a career in musical theatre, we offer an immersive four-year program of study in voice, acting and dance that ensures our students enter the professional theatre world with confidence. Our program is not only focused on theatre arts but also includes development of core skills that today’s musical theatre artists need to be successful and well-rounded singing actors and musicians.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Duties will include teaching Musical Theatre Dance Styles 1 and Foundational Musical Theatre Styles each fall, and teaching Music Theatre Dance Styles 2 and Musical Theatre Studio (freshman level) each spring. Duties will also include serving as choreographer for one musical theatre production per semester.

What We Can Offer

Salary will be $36,000 per academic year for this 60%-time appointment.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We RequireBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in acting, dance or musical theatre. A combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-to-year basis.

What You Will Need

At least two years of experience providing dance and/or musical theatre instruction in a college or university setting.
Choreography experience of regional and national significance.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials online:

A current Curriculum Vitae.
During the application process you will need to upload (1) letter of recommendation, non- confidential.

All files must be uploaded in PDF format.

Please apply by March 19, 2026, for full consideration.

Note : Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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Assistant Teaching Professor of Musical Theatre