Director of Depertment of Music (Rutgers The State University)

Institution: Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University – New Brunswick Department: Music Location: New Brunswick, NJ Position Type: Full-time, Academic Year Posting Open: 10/15/2025 Posting Close: 05/31/2026 (open until filled) Salary: Minimum $82,110 (final salary based on qualifications and experience) Position Overview Lead the Rutgers Opera Theater program. Direct two fully staged opera productions and one opera scenes program per academic year. Cast student performers, coordinate with coaches and music staff, and manage production personnel. Teach at least one course per semester, e.g., Acting for Singers, or related vocal courses in BM, MM, AD, and DMA programs. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Maintain an active artistic profile and participate in departmental committees. Qualifications Minimum: Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Professional experience directing fully staged opera productions. Right to work in the U.S. Preferred: Experience in academic settings. Familiarity with traditional and modern opera staging. Application Materials Cover letter Curriculum vitae (CV) Statement of teaching philosophy Three professional references (names and contact info) Links to operatic work performed in the last 5 years (≤30 minutes) Review of applications begins: December 1, 2025 Contact for questions: Eduardo Chama – echama@mgsa.rutgers.edu Kynan Johns – kdjohns@mgsa.rutgers.edu Quick Link to Posting: Rutgers Job Posting Benefits Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid leave, and employee discounts. Opportunities for professional development and engagement with New York and Philadelphia cultural hubs. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Department: Music
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Position Type: Full-time, Academic Year
Posting Open: 10/15/2025
Posting Close: 05/31/2026 (open until filled)
Salary: Minimum $82,110 (final salary based on qualifications and experience)

Position Overview

Lead the Rutgers Opera Theater program.
Direct two fully staged opera productions and one opera scenes program per academic year.
Cast student performers, coordinate with coaches and music staff, and manage production personnel.
Teach at least one course per semester, e.g., Acting for Singers, or related vocal courses in BM, MM, AD, and DMA programs.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Maintain an active artistic profile and participate in departmental committees.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Professional experience directing fully staged opera productions.
Right to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

Experience in academic settings.
Familiarity with traditional and modern opera staging.

Application Materials

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Three professional references (names and contact info)
Links to operatic work performed in the last 5 years (≤30 minutes)

Review of applications begins: December 1, 2025

Contact for questions:

Eduardo Chama – echama@mgsa.rutgers.edu
Kynan Johns – kdjohns@mgsa.rutgers.edu

Quick Link to Posting: Rutgers Job Posting

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid leave, and employee discounts.
Opportunities for professional development and engagement with New York and Philadelphia cultural hubs.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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