ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. SMTD cultivates artistic vitality, advances knowledge, and serves the public good through exceptional teaching, creative practice, scholarly inquiry, and community engagement. As a premier performing arts school in a world class public research institution, we prepare students to lead with both artistic excellence and ethical action, enriching society through the transformative power of the performing arts. 

Duties  - The appointee will be responsible for teaching MT357: Musical Theatre Writing Seminar, the cornerstone course for the Musical Theatre Writing minor. This class introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theatre writing, including musical composition, lyric writing, and musical dramaturgy. In addition, they will teach MT458: The Capstone Project, which provides individualized guidance to students as they conceive, develop, and complete a short-form original musical. 

Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in writing both music and lyrics for musical theatre, as well as a deep understanding of musical dramaturgy. Candidates should hold a master's degree in music or a related field, or possess commensurate professional experience in the industry.  

This will be a one term, 50% appointment for the winter term; January 1 - April 30, 2026.  

Expected date of offer:  End of October, 2025.

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 This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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