Faculty Vacancy in Opera Theater

Posted 17 days ago

oberlin college conservatoryOberlin (OH)

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Job Summary: The Oberlin Conservatory invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Opera Theater beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. AboutThe Oberlin Conservatory of Music, founded in 1865, is the nation's oldest continuously operating conservatory, and the only major music school in the country linked with a preeminent liberal arts college. Students are enrolled in undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Music in performance, jazz studies, composition, technology in music and related arts, recording arts and production, music theater, and musicology. Oberlin also offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Music in conducting, the Master of Music in performance on historical instruments, the Master of Fine Arts in piano technology, and artist diplomas.

Responsibilities:

Direct mainstage operas
Teach opera workshop classes, in collaboration with music director/pianist
Teach seminar in opera directing and/or other opera courses as expertise and interest allow
Oversee opera budget, in collaboration with the conservatory finance manager
Coordinate design process and all production personnel for the mainstage operas, in collaboration with the theater department
Coordinate mainstage repertoire selection process, in collaboration with voice faculty, opera staff and theater personnel

Qualifications:

Outstanding record of professional experience as an opera director
Advanced degree in opera theater, theater, or equivalent experience
Experience as a lyric theater director or equivalent performance experience; musical and linguistic expertise
Practical knowledge of theater technology
Experience teaching acting and/or movement to singers
Demonstrated success in working effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students
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CompensationOberlin College offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits. Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Those received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

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