Employment Opportunities

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, JAZZ ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR/SAXOPHONE

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Music

POSITION:  JAZZ ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR/SAXOPHONE(S)

RANK:  Assistant Professor (Probationary Tenure Track)

TYPE:  Full-Time, 9-Month

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience, $75K+   

STARTING DATE:  August 11, 2025

SUMMARY: The Department of Music at Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) is seeking energetic, vibrant, and engaging candidates with a desire to grow with us for the position of Assistant Professor in the nationally renowned Master and Bachelor of Music (M.M., B.M.) Instrumental program. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2025-26. The position will work with the faculty of the Music Department Instrumental Program, and faculty in the other departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Music.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction for courses, jazz ensemble and saxophone to graduate/undergraduate students. Additional assignments may include chamber jazz ensemble(s) and multiple levels of improvisation, assistance with recruitment activities and auditions. Fulfilling faculty expectations associated with traditional university appointments are expected. Faculty members are expected to be significantly active in their performance medium and or/research activities; and must be effective in fulfilling related service obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum MM or MA in jazz/saxophone. PhD or DMA preferred. Candidate should have a documented record of significant performance experience and a demonstrated capacity as a Saxophone teacher at the university level and evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Please submit all materials electronically to:

Search Committee Chair

Department of Music

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Jazz/Saxophone – [Name] 

EMAIL: finearts-search@howard.edu

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Transcripts
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation (University or Company Letterhead)
5. Links to any relevant materials, online video or audio recordings representative of the applicant’s scholarly activities

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and University policies, including the completion of reference and criminal history check.  Additionally, all new hires are required to be appointed by the Department of Human Resources and attend New Hire Orientation. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment and Title IX should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

ADJUNCT LECTURER, VOICE (JAZZ) 

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Music

POSITION:  VOICE, (JAZZ)

RANK:  Adjunct Lecturer

TYPE:  Part-Time

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

STARTING DATE:  August 11, 2025

SUMMARY: The Department of Music at Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) is seeking energetic, vibrant, and engaging candidates with a desire to grow with us for the position of Adjunct Lecturer in the nationally renowned Master and Bachelor of Music (M.M., B.M.) Jazz Voice program. This is a part-time, temporary appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2025-26. The position will work with the faculty of the Music Department Jazz Voice Program, and faculty in the other departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Music.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach solo jazz voice to undergraduate majors; teach courses in beginning, intermediate or advanced vocal improvisation; direct vocal jazz ensemble(s), teach vocal arranging (for solo voice w/rhythm, as well as vocal ensemble), advise undergraduate jazz voice majors; assist with recruitment activities and auditions. Fulfilling faculty expectations associated with traditional university service appointments encouraged by volunteer status.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Music; artist-level performance in jazz voice including vocal improvisation (scat singing); intermediate piano or keyboard skills; advanced knowledge of vocal pedagogy; demonstrated success in teaching jazz courses at the college or secondary level and evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Please submit all materials electronically to:

Search Committee Chair 

Department of Music 

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts 

SUBJECT: Adjunct Lecturer of Jazz Voice – [Name]  

EMAIL: finearts-search@howard.edu 

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Transcripts
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation (University or Company Letterhead)
5. Links to any relevant materials, online video or audio recordings representative of the applicant’s scholarly activities

Review of materials will commence on July 21, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and University policies, including the completion of reference and criminal history check.  Additionally, all new hires are required to be appointed by the Department of Recruitment and attend New Hire Orientation.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment and Title IX should be directed to the Chief Human Recourses Officer.

PROFESSOR OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Howard University 

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts 

Department of Theatre Arts Search 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

TYPE: FULL-TIME (9-month) 

The Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) is seeking energetic, vibrant, and engaging candidates with a desire to grow with us for the position of Professor in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre program. This is a full-time, tenured appointment beginning for academic year (AY) 2025-26. The position will work with the faculty of the Musical Theatre Program, and faculty in the other five departmental concentrations, to continue to build on the Program's many strengths for the training of aesthetic cultural activists in the broad fields of Theatre Arts.

As a historically Black private university committed to developing distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates we seek an artist/educator with experience that will support our diverse student body and increase the incorporation of inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of musical theatre, relevant professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to Howard University’s mission to create theatre leaders capable of driving change and solving problems for humanity through the scholarship and artistic practice of musical theatre.  The ideal candidate will also have a passion for remaining current in the field regarding evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and andragogy of musical theatre. 

The vision for the Department of Theatre Arts is to become a hub for the Black dramatic arts intelligence, a haven for its legacy and a pre-eminent training ground for its aesthetic and cultural activism.

We seek an artist/educator with equal experience in musical theatre and incorporating inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.

The Musical Theatre area of concentration produces professional, artist/scholars who have the ability to excel on any theatrical stage, including, but not limited to, Broadway, Off-Broadway, touring, regional, international, cabaret and concert, both major and minor, commercial and not-for-profit. The program asserts that beginning with intense self-discovery and exploration, matched with dedicated focus on foundational technique, followed by an unyielding diligence towards artistic and scholarly excellence, produces creative, high-quality artists. The program works to facilitate not just the creation of performers who are highly skilled technicians of singing, dancing and acting but passionate artists with a deep respect for the craft who use musical theatre to communicate with audiences about our shared human condition.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both performance and musical theatre performance/directing, who can teach a range of performance and musical theatre courses, and possess who possesses a passion for working collaboratively. This person will direct the Musical Theatre program and will continue to strengthen the major. Significant professional and teaching experience and a commitment to working in theatre, music, and dance are essential.

Duties primarily include:

Administrative duties – the capacity to serve as Area Coordinator responsible for area: curriculum assessment and development; recommend course scheduling; academic advisement; student records maintenance; on-going academic performance assessment for the concentration; student academic advisement; season planning recommendations, including master-class recommendations; helping students with problems associated with registration, classes, rehearsals and performances; acting as spokesperson for the area; coordinating faculty around juries and other area-wide student assessments; consulting with faculty members about their ideas and suggesting solutions for area issues; student recruitment; student matriculation; area faculty management; and area faculty recruitment recommendations.

Instructional duties – teaching courses in the musical theatre and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre Arts with a minimum/maximum workload of 15/18 credit hours per academic year.

Research Scholarship and Creative duties – pursuing professional growth through funded research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production on-campus appropriate to the discipline of musical theatre.

Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MFA in Musical Theatre or related discipline completed by date of employment
• At least 6 years teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level
• Experience as a professional musical theatre performer, director and/or choreographer contracted to work for major national - or International – theatre companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions

Salary Range:  Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience

To apply, please submit the following.  

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Musical Theatre Resume 
• Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME] 
• Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work 

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to: 

Search Committee Chair 

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Professor of Musical Theatre - [NAME] 

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews.  After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire.  You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).   This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025.

ASSOCIATE AND/OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE TECHNOLOGY

Howard University 

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts 

Department of Theatre Arts Search 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

TYPE: FULL-TIME 

The Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) is seeking energetic, vibrant, and engaging candidates with a desire to grow with us for a faculty position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Theatre Arts - Theatre Technology program. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment expecting to start at the beginning of academic year (AY) 2025-26. The position will work with the faculty of the Theatre Technology program, and faculty in the other four departmental concentrations, to continue to establish the Theatre Technology area of concentration and to build on the program's strengths for training of “aesthetic cultural activists.”

As a historically Black, private university committed to educating leaders capable of driving change and solving world problems, the Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to the continued growth and development of the African Diasporic experience through the study and practice of the theatre arts. Employing research, experimentation, production, performance and the education of emerging professionals, we nurture holistic, multi-hyphenate, collaborative, interdisciplinary dramatic arts creatives prepared to pioneer and lead aesthetic/cultural activism on the national and global stage.

The vision for the Department of Theatre Arts is to become a hub for the Black dramatic arts intelligence, a haven for its legacy and a pre-eminent training ground for its aesthetic and cultural activism.

We seek an artist/educator with equal experience in production and incorporating inclusive and forward moving andragogies in our classrooms.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in teaching and guiding theatre students, proficiency in the arts and crafts of theatrical design (preferably Costume, Lighting, Scenic), relevant professional work in the field, scholarly contributions to the discipline, and a commitment to the missions, visions and values of Howard University, the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and the Department of Theatre Arts.  The ideal candidate will also have demonstrable interdisciplinary experience within academia, multi-hyphenate capacities within the fields of theatre arts, and a passion for bringing current, evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and pedagogy of theatre design, technology and stage management.

Duties primarily include:

Administrative duties – the capacity to serve as Area Coordinator responsible for area: 

• curriculum assessment and development;
• recommend course scheduling;
• student records maintenance;
• on-going academic performance assessment for the concentration;
• student academic advisement;
• season planning recommendations, including master-class recommendations;
• helping students with problems associated with registration, classes, rehearsals and performances;
• acting as spokesperson for the area;
• coordinating faculty with respect to student benchmark adjudications and other area-wide student assessments;
• creating platforms for professional opportunities for students;
• consulting with faculty members about their ideas and suggesting solutions for area issues;
• student recruitment;
• area faculty management and workload assignment recommendations;
• and area faculty recruitment recommendations

Instructional duties – teaching courses in theatre technology and other relevant areas within the Department of Theatre Arts with a minimum/maximum workload of 2/3 courses per academic semester. 

Research Scholarship and Creative duties – pursuing professional growth through funded research, scholarly writing, advanced study and/or original creative production on-campus appropriate to the discipline of theatre technology.

Departmental, College and University Service duties – serving on departmental, college and university wide committees for the governance of departmental, college and university shared governance.

Production duties – serve as Designer and/or mentor for departmental productions; 

• order lighting materials
• supervise the technical elements of production
• supervise the load-in and out of materials and equipment into the theatres
• oversee the work of the production crews during on-stage rehearsals and performances
• maintain equipment and supplies

Preferred Qualifications:  

• MFA in Theatre Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic) or related discipline completed by date of employment
• At least 6 years teaching experience and administrative leadership at the university/college level
• Substantial experience as a professional theatre practitioner contracted to work for major national - or International – theatre companies, on the professional concert stage, and/or for Broadway theatre productions

Salary Range:  Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience

To apply, please submit the following.  

• Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Theatre Resume 
• Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME] 
• Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work  

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:  

Search Committee Chair                           

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Associate Professor of Theatre Technology - [NAME] 

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through until the position is filled.  You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews.  After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire.  You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).   This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025. 

LECTURER OF DANCE

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Theatre Arts Search

JOB DESCRIPTION

TYPE: FULL-TIME 

Position title: Lecturer, Temporary or Lecturer Probationary Career Status Track

Position description

The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at  Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) seeks applications for a full-time Lecturer, temporary or Lecturer probationary career-status track faculty position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Theatre Arts - Dance program to teach dance technique and serve as the co-chair of the dance unit. We seek candidates with demonstrated success as a performing artist, and dance pedagogue who possess expertise in a codified dance style, movement, or technique in one or more forms including, but not limited to: African, Afro-Fusion forms, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. The ideal candidate will also have interdisciplinary experience within academia, multi-hyphenate capacities within the fields of theatre arts and dance, and a passion for bringing current, evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship and pedagogy of dance and theatre arts.

The vision for the Department of Theatre Arts is to become a hub for the Black dramatic arts intelligence, a haven for its legacy and a pre-eminent training ground for its aesthetic and cultural activism.   As a historically Black, private university committed to educating leaders capable of driving change and solving world problems, the Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to the continued growth and development of the African Diasporic experience through the study and practice of the theatre arts. Employing research, experimentation, production, performance and the education of emerging professionals, we nurture holistic, multi-hyphenate, collaborative, interdisciplinary dramatic arts creatives prepared to pioneer and lead aesthetic/cultural activism on the national and global stage.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to:

• Teach major-level technique courses (beginning to advanced) of their genres
• Teach dance majors courses in topics such as dance senior seminar, dance freshman seminar, dance composition II and III, major movement tech, contemporary trends, depending on the needs of the program
• Choreograph or restage works for student performers in on/off-campus concerts
• Mentor and advise students
• Recruit and retain high-level undergraduate students
• Contribute to the continued development and success of the program through leadership in teaching and service
• Support and promote the continuing growth and development of outstanding academic curricula in undergraduate programs

Duties:

The successful applicant will teach a 4 course per semester load with an initial contract of up to 3 years for the probationary career-status track .Responsibilities will include co-chairing the dance area, teaching courses at the undergraduate level in the department’s dance program curricula; directing undergraduate concerts; mentoring and advising undergraduate students;  participating in departmental activities, and college and university administrative service.

Department: https://finearts.howard.edu/departments-centers/department-theatre-arts

College: https://finearts.howard.edu/

SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Under the SEIU full-time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement unit, applicants will be invited to apply internally for the “Temporary” or “Probationary Career Status-Track” Lecturer position. The terms and qualifications are as follows:

TEMPORARY: Requires the candidate to serve a 1-year or 1-semester term, for which there is a 7-year time limit. The lecturer will instruct 4/4 courseload (but at least 12 credits/semester), advising students at the collegiate level. There is no Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) requirement.

PROBATIONARY CAREER STATUS-TRACK: Requires the candidate to serve a 3-year term, for which there is a probationary period of 6 years (2 terms) before applying for the next ranking “Senior Lecturer” position. The lecturer will instruct 12 credits per semester, advising students at the collegiate level. Submission of a written statement of teaching philosophy and a) at least one peer reviewed publication engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) appropriate to the Lecturer’s discipline or b) a creative work appropriate to the discipline, all as determined by Tenured faculty. This does not include a master’s thesis or dissertation. Terminal degree is required for this track.

Qualifications

Required qualifications (at time of application)

• A terminal degree MFA or PhD in Dance or related discipline completed by date of employment (or equivalent international degree); or extensive professional experience
• A minimum of 3 years of college teaching experience, 4 years of professional experience, and administrative experience at the university/college level.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates:

• With an MFA or MA (or equivalent international degree); extensive professional experience
• Who possess a strong track record as a choreographer and movement researcher/practitioner
• With college teaching experience and an ability to engage in a diverse community with varying disciplines that constitute a rich theoretical and practice curriculum
• With demonstrated administrative, artistic mentoring, and producing experience
• Who maintain an active creative /research agenda, and who can demonstrate an ability to help build the national and international profile of the department.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume – Your most recently updated C.V./Resume
• Cover Letter – Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University.
• Sample of Professional Creative Work – The applicant must submit work samples and stable links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc., representative of the applicant’s career and body of work. Candidates are encouraged to use Vimeo or YouTube.
• Teaching Reel – Video: Teaching Reel or Demo – Please provide an example or reel reflecting your approach to teaching in the studio. Max. 15-minutes in length.

Reference requirements

• Three letters of Recommendation on professional or personal letterhead emailed directly from the recommenders to Prof. Nikkole Salter, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING: Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:   

Search Committee Chair                            

Finearts-search@howard.edu 

SUBJECT: Lecturer of Dance - [NAME]

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Next review date:  Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $62,000 - $63,705 (9-month academic year salary). However, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: August 11, 2025

NOTES About THE CANDIDATE REVIEW PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook (2019), a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025.

ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Howard University, established in 1867, is a leading private research university based in Washington, D.C. Howard’s 14 schools and colleges offer 140 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and lead the nation in producing African Americans with professional doctoral degrees. Howard is the top-ranked historically Black college or university (HBCU) according to Forbes, the only HBCU with an R1 research institution designation, and the only HBCU ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 National Universities. Renowned for its esteemed faculty, high achieving students, and commitment to excellence, leadership, truth and service, Howard produces distinguished alumni across all sectors, which have included the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first woman U.S. vice president; a Noble Prize laureate; Schwarzman, Marshall, Rhodes and Truman Scholars; prestigious fellows; and over 170 Fulbright recipients. Learn more at www.howard.edu.

Benefits Offered

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture 

Job location

Washington, D.C.

LECTURER OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Theatre Arts Search

JOB DESCRIPTION

TYPE: FULL-TIME 

Position title: Lecturer, temporary

Position description:

The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at  Howard University (www.finearts.howard.edu) seeks applications for a full-time Lecturer, temporary, faculty position in the nationally renowned Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Theatre Arts – Musical Theatre program to teach voice and vocal technique and serve as the co-coordinator for the Musical Theatre area. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated success as performing vocal and musical theatre artists. The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of voice pedagogy, with expertise in vocal stylings, breathing techniques, vocal health, and vocal anatomy. Furthermore, the candidate must exhibit strong musical skills grounded in music theory, ear training, and sight singing. Additional qualifications include interdisciplinary experience within academia and versatility in various roles within the domains of musical theatre and voice. A passionate commitment to incorporating current and evolving styles, techniques, technologies, trends, scholarship, and pedagogical practices in voice and musical theatre is essential.

The vision for the Department of Theatre Arts is to become a hub for the Black dramatic arts intelligence, a haven for its legacy and a pre-eminent training ground for its aesthetic and cultural activism. As a historically Black, private university committed to educating leaders capable of driving change and solving world problems, the Department of Theatre Arts is dedicated to the continued growth and development of the African Diasporic experience through the study and practice of the theatre arts. Employing research, experimentation, production, performance and the education of emerging professionals, we nurture holistic, multi-hyphenate, collaborative, interdisciplinary dramatic arts creatives prepared to pioneer and lead aesthetic/cultural activism on the national and global stage.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to:

• Instruct major-level vocal technique courses for undergraduate students across all classifications, ranging from freshmen to seniors
• Teach musical theatre major’s courses in topics such as aural skills, music theory, ear training, sight singing, and voice for musical theatre
• Mentor and advise students
• Recruit and retain high-level undergraduate students
• Facilitate the ongoing advancement and achievement of the program by demonstrating leadership in both teaching and service
• Foster and advance the ongoing growth and enhancement of exemplary academic curricula within undergraduate programs

Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester and managing a private voice studio comprising of eight students. Key responsibilities will include co-coordinating the musical theatre area, delivering undergraduate-level courses within the department’s musical theatre program curriculum, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, and participating in departmental activities as well as college and university administrative services.

Department: https://finearts.howard.edu/departments-centers/department-theatre-arts

College: https://finearts.howard.edu/

SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Under the SEIU full-time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement unit, applicants will be invited to apply internally for the “Temporary” Lecturer position. The terms and qualifications are as follows:

TEMPORARY: Requires the candidate to serve a 1-year or 1-semester term, for which there is a 7-year time limit. The lecturer will instruct 4/4 courseload (but at least 12 credits/semester), advising students at the collegiate level. There is no Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) requirement.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications (at time of application)

• A terminal degree MFA or PhD in Music/Musical Theatre or related discipline preferred and completed by date of employment (or equivalent international degree); or extensive professional experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of college teaching experience, 4 years of professional experience, and administrative experience at the university/college level.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates:

• Possessing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or an equivalent international degree, accompanied by extensive professional experience.
• Demonstrating experience in college teaching and the capacity to engage effectively with a diverse community across various disciplines, thereby contributing to a dynamic theoretical and practical curriculum.
• Exhibiting proven skills in administration, artistic mentorship, and production.
• Maintaining an active agenda in creative and research endeavors, with the ability to enhance the national and international profile of the department.

Application Requirements:

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume – Your most recently updated C.V./Resume
• Cover Letter – Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University.

Reference requirements

• Three letters of Recommendation on professional or personal letterhead emailed directly from the recommenders to Dr. Khalid Long, Interim Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts with the following SUBJECT HEADING: Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]

Send your letter of application, CV, links, and recommendations to:   

Search Committee Chair                            

Finearts-search@howard.edu 

SUBJECT: Lecturer of Musical Theatre - [NAME]

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Next review date: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $62,000 (9-month academic year salary). However, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: August 11, 2025

NOTES About THE CANDIDATE REVIEW PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question.  Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook (2019), a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2025.

ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Howard University, established in 1867, is a leading private research university based in Washington, D.C. Howard’s 14 schools and colleges offer 140 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and lead the nation in producing African Americans with professional doctoral degrees. Howard is the top-ranked historically Black college or university (HBCU) according to Forbes, the only HBCU with an R1 research institution designation, and the only HBCU ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 National Universities. Renowned for its esteemed faculty, high achieving students, and commitment to excellence, leadership, truth and service, Howard produces distinguished alumni across all sectors, which have included the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first woman U.S. vice president; a Noble Prize laureate; Schwarzman, Marshall, Rhodes and Truman Scholars; prestigious fellows; and over 170 Fulbright recipients. Learn more at www.howard.edu.

Benefits Offered

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture 

Job location

Washington, D.C.