Position Description
Eastern University's College of Arts and Humanities invites applications for Adjunct Instructors of Musical Theatre to begin January 2027. The Department of Theatre will accept applications throughout the year for future openings. When a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort to staff the course. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester. In addition to teaching Acting Through Song, Musical Theatre Repertoire, and/or specialized Special Topics courses, the Department of Theatre may offer additional production contracts for music directing and/or vocal coaching.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master's Degree (M.A. or M.F.A.) in Theatre. M.F.A. in Directing, Musical Theatre, or Performance preferred.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.
Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.
Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.
Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.
Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University’s benefits programs.
Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.
Employer
Eastern University
Address
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087
Phone
610-341-5986
