Univ of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee's Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is seeking an experienced stage director to provide leadership to the University’s storied opera program. In collaboration with the Music Director/Co-Instructor of the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre, the UTOT Director oversees multiple aspects of the opera program. Primary responsibilities may include: producing and directing two fully-staged operas during the academic year, management of the opera budget, teaching a graduate level course on stagecraft/acting; providing structured dramatic technical training at the undergraduate and graduate level, and participating in student preparation of professional, educational, and community outreach events.

The Director of Opera Theatre also participates as a member of the voice area faculty. This includes recruiting students and participating in the College of Music audition and selection process. Maintaining a national/international professional profile as a director of opera, through continued research and creative activity, is expected.

Qualifications

Required: Master’s Degree, Artist Diploma, or their equivalents in professional experience. Experience managing budgets and overseeing theatrical productions. Demonstrated commitment to training young artists in stagecraft and the dramatic arts. Substantial experience as an opera director.

Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.