The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film at Franklin & Marshall College
invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance, beginning
Fall 2012. Position is renewable for a total of 3 years on evidence of good
teaching and continued administrative approval. Teaching load is 3/2 and may
include participation in the College's general education program. Successful
candidate will hold the Ph.D. and will be able to co-direct student and
faculty productions in dance; choreograph for dancers of varied skill
levels; teach dance from an analytical as well as an applied perspective in
the areas of modern dance, jazz, ballet, and/or other techniques and in
particular areas of dance theory (ethnology, aesthetics, history, somatics,
notation, or others); advise the Dance Club; and participate in the
functioning of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Film. The candidate
should be able to draw students into dance and encourage and support their
creative pursuits.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts,
and three letters of recommendation to Dirk Eitzen, Chair, Department of
Theatre, Dance and Film, Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003,
Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. We will not accept application materials
electronically. Deadline for applications is Feb. 15, 2012.
Franklin & Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism.
Position Description: Director of the School of Theatre and Dance: full-time, twelve-month, tenured faculty position at the level of full professor.
Responsibilities: The Director oversees the Schools administrative operations and provides leadership in its artistic and academic activities. The Director articulates the Schools vision, goals and accomplishments to its many constituencies and is responsible for promoting the local, national and international visibility of the School. The Director also is expected to promote diversity and excellence in a growing program within a major research university, and to take a leading role in fund-raising, strategic planning, recruitment and professional development of faculty and staff. A complete description is available on the Universitys webpage stated below.
Rank and Salary: School Director and Professor. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system at https://jobs.ufl.edu Search requisition number 0809665.
Position Begin Date: July 12, 2012
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.Among other qualifications, we will favorably consider an applicants record of inclusion in research, teaching and service of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders and perspectives.
The Florida State University
School Of Dance
College Of Visual Arts, Theatre And Dance
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance, Florida State University
The Florida State University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Dance to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all levels of contemporary dance technique. The ability to also teach one or more of the following content areas is desired: improvisation, dance composition, ballet, pedagogy, dance technology, dance and video, dance science, somatic practices, and/or repertory. Additional duties will include mentoring and directing student work, academic advising, participation in student assessment and audition processes, appropriate committee membership, and recruitment activities.
Qualifications include demonstrated teaching ability and experience in contemporary dance, MFA degree in dance or comparable professional experience and credentials.
For a complete job description, qualifications, salary information, and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.fsu.edu.
If qualified, and interested in vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Please submit the following: A letter indicating interest and qualifications for the position, philosophy of teaching, and an indication of research interests; a curriculum vita; names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mails of three professional references. Indication of interest in half-year appointments will be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2012, or until filled.
POSITION: Full-time senior appointment in Dance
RANK/SALARY: Professor/Associate Professor, tenured or tenure-track appointment in Dance
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain a visible and active profile of scholarly activity and cultivate relationships with professional organizations; participate in shaping the research vision within the Department and engage in mentoring junior colleagues; teach graduate and undergraduate courses in dance related to the candidate’s expertise; advise graduate students and contribute to an active graduate research culture; advise undergraduate students; engage in appropriate service to the College, the University, and the profession.
QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Dance/Performance required; outstanding scholarly accomplishments; a leader within the field of dance studies who demonstrates an international profile; experience of graduate advising and service to the academic community; strong track record of publication (and additional creative research also welcomed); excellence in teaching and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2012
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Begins November 1, 2011; continues until position is filled. Mail, e-mail, or fax (1) a letter of application and (2) a current curriculum vitae to:
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Professor Sherril Dodds, Search Committee Chair
c/o: Mrs. Florence Palmore
Temple University – Boyer College of Music and Dance
Rock Hall
1715 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
e-mail:
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Phone: 215-204-8097; Fax 215-204-5528
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNTIL REQUESTED. Prepare to send the following additional materials if requested at a later date:
- 3 confidential letters of recommendation directly from the referee
- 3 additional names of references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses
- A sample of published scholarly work
Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance is located on the University’s main campus in the culturally rich and diverse city of Philadelphia. Fall 2011 enrollment included 787 students—511 undergraduate and 276 graduate students served by more than 50 full-time faculty and approximately 100 affiliate faculty. The College offers BFA and MFA degrees in dance, as well as Ed.M and PhD degrees. There are 10 FTE faculty in dance serving 83 undergraduate dance majors and 26 graduate students.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
DANCE Dept., University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor
in Critical Dance Studies. Areas of scholarship open. We particularly welcome scholars pursuing
research that is international in scope; interested in colonial/postcolonial approaches;
African/African American, Caribbean, Latino/a and Latino American, Indigenous, Middle-Eastern,
or South/South East Asian and diaspora studies; cultural politics, “intangible heritage”, material
culture, and/or media and technology; and feminist theory and/or studies of sexuality in their
teaching and scholarship. Interest in exploring scholarly and artistic intersections,
interdisciplinarity, and international collaboration will also be considered in the selection process.
To teach graduate and undergraduate courses in dance studies; direct Ph.D. dissertations; advise
students on a quarterly basis; do committee service.
Requirements: Ph.D. in dance studies or related
field at time of appointment; college teaching experience (experience teaching graduate students preferred);
interest in innovative course and program development; and interest in working in a diverse, multi-ethnic,
international environment. Please send cover letter of application, C.V., writing sample or article
reprint, teaching evaluations if available, and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submissions
only.
Review of applications will begin: January 9, 2012; position open until filled. Send your application
to Chair of Search Committee:
Priya Srinivasan
c/o Katrina Oskie
Department of Dance
University California
Riverside, California 92521
Phone: (951) 827-3944
email:
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fax: (951) 827-4651
Further details about the position can be found at www.chass.ucr.edu/employment.
Dept. website: www.dance.ucr.edu. EEO/AA employer.
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RECRUITMENTNUMBER: 918
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Dance
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 20, 2012 (Fall Semester)
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A., Ph.D. in Dance, or professional equivalency; evidence of successful teaching in various levels of contemporary modern dance technique in a university setting; evidence of successful teaching in dance composition and/or improvisation in a university or professional workshop setting; demonstrated evidence of a choreographic body of work on a regional, national, or international level; evidence of ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Dance Pedagogy and/or Creative Dance for Children, Dance Appreciation, Jazz Dance/Hip-Hop, World Dance technique(s). Commitment to and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability to incorporate contemporary teaching methods such as contact improvisation, anatomical-based approaches, somatic approaches, dance for camera, or applied technologies in dance into existing department courses. Demonstrated ability to direct concerts. Demonstrated ability to directly advise and mentor the aesthetic and scholarly development of graduate and undergraduate dance majors in their creative and academic work. Demonstrated ability to engage in active student recruitment necessary to the continued development of the B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs. Experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
DUTIES: Teach all levels of studio courses in contemporary modern technique, dance composition, improvisation and other course(s) in area of expertise. Direct department concerts or events; serve on Department, College, and University committees; participate in student recruitment; advise graduate and undergraduate dance majors or minors.
The Department of Dance at California State University, Long Beach is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds. California State University, Long Beach is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application clearly addressing minimum and desired/preferred qualifications and duties listed above; a one to two page personal statement of choreographic interests and philosophies; curriculum vitae with current email address; three letters of recommendation addressing qualifications and duties listed above, and three additional references (phone and e-mail); copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree; three examples of recent choreographic works in their entirety on DVD format. All materials must be in hard-copy format. Finalists will be requested to submit a signed SC-1 form and official transcript.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Colleen Dunagan, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Dance
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-7201
562-985-4747
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In addition to fully meeting its obligation for nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Chair: Department of Theatre and Dance (The title links to a pdf containing this information.)
The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts of Wayne State University seeks a qualified candidate for appointment as Chair of the newly merged Department of Theatre and Dance. Responsibilities include leadership of the faculty in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the undergraduate and graduate curricula; implementation of departmental budget, personnel, and fund-raising policies and goals; participation in faculty, student, and community affairs; teaching in the area of expertise as appropriate; continuing personal scholarly/creative and professional activity; leading departmental efforts in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of faculty and students; and leadership in enhancing faculty productivity, creativity, and research. Rank and salary will be competitive and dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Qualifications: The College seeks candidates who possess the following required qualifications: An appropriate terminal degree in Dance or Theatre, significant artistic and/or academic achievement, and teaching and professional activity to warrant appointment to a tenured rank. Preferred qualifications include a record of scholarly/creative work sufficient for appointment as Professor with tenure. Other preferred qualifications are experience in the administration of a combined dance and theatre department, leadership and organizational skills, budget and fund-raising experience, and experience with NASD and NAST accreditation policies and processes.
Department of Theatre and Dance: The combined Department offers NASDaccredited programs leading to the BS or BFA in Dance and NAST-accredited programs leading to the BA in Theatre; BFA with concentrations in Acting and Design/Technical Theatre; MA in Theatre; MFA with concentrations in Acting, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Theatre Management, and Stage Management; and PhD for Scholar-Directors. The faculty of 26 and staff of 8 serve a student body of approximately 95 undergraduate dance majors, 175 undergraduate theatre majors, and 50 graduate theatre students. Summer theatre study abroad is offered through a partnership with the Moscow Art Theatre School. The Department annually produces 7 dance concerts and recitals and 15 plays in 4 theatres—a 1,150-seat Broadway-type house, a 525-seat open stage, the 100-seat Maggie Allesee Dance Studio, and a 110-seat studio theatre. The WSU Dance Company is a regular participant in the regional and national American College Dance Festival and the Hilberry Theatre Graduate Repertory Company is in its 49th year of continuous operation. The Department also hosts an annual American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive. For further information about Theatre and Dance at WSU, please see http://theatre.wayne.edu and http://dance.wayne.edu.
The College and University: The Department of Theatre and Dance is one of four departments in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts; the other constituent units are the departments of Art and Art History, Communication, and Music. The College’s faculty offer degrees ranging from the BA and various undergraduate professional degrees through MA, MMus, and MFA degrees to PhD programs in Communication and Theatre. Wayne State University is a research extensive, urban institution enrolling more than 32,000 students in 400 undergraduate and graduate programs offered through the university’s 13 schools and colleges, including Law and Medicine. The campus is located in Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center, and recent campus construction includes three new undergraduate dormitories, the University Bookstore and Welcome Center, and the Danto Engineering Development Center. For further information about the University, please see http://wayne.edu; additional information about the College is available at http://www.cfpca.wayne.edu.
Wayne State’s neighbors in the Midtown Cultural Center include the Detroit Public Library, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Science Center, Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art–Detroit (MOCAD), Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Michigan Opera Theatre. The nearby New Center and Downtown areas are also home to active theatres, galleries, professional sports stadiums and entertainment venues ranging from Hard Rock Café to Detroit Artists Market and the Fox and Fisher theatres.
Applications: All applicants must use the WSU Online Hiring System at http://jobs.wayne.edu, referring to posting #038119. Electronic applications must include a letter of application; curriculum vita; and names, addresses, and contact information for at least five references. Please do not submit supporting materials at this time; fax submissions will not be accepted. Applications remain open until the position is filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2011. Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Prof. John D. Vander Weg, Chair
Theatre/Dance Chair Search Committee
College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
5104 Gullen Mall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Internet:
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Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
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Department: Department of Dance
Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Dance
Job Codes: 12AS-DAN01
Date Closed: Review of Applications will begin December 1, 2011, and position will remain open until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Dance At Texas Woman’s University is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Dance starting in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in dance or a closely related field with a strong emphasis in dance. She or he must have teaching experience, scholarship, and a service record commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor in a nationally accredited dance program. Expertise in qualitative modes of inquiry and evidence of ability to direct doctoral-level research are required, as well as an interest in doctoral education offered in a low-residential format utilizing both electronic course delivery and face-to-face teaching. The department seeks an individual with innovative ideas about the integration of theory and practice in art making, research, and pedagogy, as well as a commitment to transdisciplinary inquiry and the examination of methodological issues in a variety of research contexts. Candidates should have a personal research agenda as well as the interest and ability to facilitate inquiry that will lead others to discovering and developing their own research interests.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Ph.D. in Dance program, including directing doctoral dissertation research, and teaching selected M.A. and M.F.A. courses. Contribution to developing new online courses for the University core curriculum and supervising graduate teaching assistants teaching core courses may also be included.
Advising doctoral students, serving on graduate committees, supporting the choreography/ performance mission, participating in shared governance through committee service, and making substantive contributions to the Department of Dance recruitment/retention plan and project initiatives are required. Scholarly productivity in the form of research publications and presentations in national and/or international forums is required.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION: Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. Dance is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, which has thirty five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 14,000. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 100,500), located 35 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's ninth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http//www.twu.edu.
TO APPLY: Please submit via email a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching ability, a writing sample, and names with email addresses or phone numbers of three references to be sent to:
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. References must include the position/job code and candidate’s name in the subject line.
Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.
"All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks."
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Associate Professor/ Full Professor
Required qualifications: Candidates must hold a MFA, Ed.D., or Ph.D in a dance field and have a record of significant professional activity in dance or related fields as well as a proven record of academic and professional leadership. All applications must be completed online at: https://jobs.uncc.edu. Applicants should submit the following:
- a letter of intent addressing:
- a vision for the department informed by national trends in Dance and an understanding of the goals of the College, and
- a clear statement outlining their educational philosophy;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a list of three references with full contact information.
Please direct any inquiries to Melanie White, Office Manager, Dept. of Dance, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 or
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. A full job description can be found at https://jobs.uncc.edu. For more information, please access: http://www.coaa.uncc.edu. Review of applications will begin November 25, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
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Tufts University
Full-time Lecturer and Director of the Dance Program (Non-tenure-track)
Department of Drama and Dance
Tufts University's Dance Program of the Department of Drama and Dance seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track, full-time Lecturer in Dance for the program directorship, a rotating set of studio courses, and a lecture/discussion course. The position, beginning on September 1, 2012, involves renewable contracts pending review outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: MA or EdM in dance with advanced studio training or MFA with some graduate level research course work (other than artistic inquiry). Choreographic expertise. Five years of college teaching. Preparation to teach a lecture/discussion course in an area such as dance history or culture.
- Preferred: Mid-career applicant. PhD or EdD (dance focused, if not from a dance department). Potential for interdisciplinary teaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Undergraduate teaching, program administration, and choreography.
TEACHING AREAS IN ROTATION: Composition, levels of modern dance, a second studio form, and a lecture/discussion course.
THE TUFTS DANCE PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA AND DANCE: Tufts University attracts some of the best students from within and outside the US who may elect beginner to advanced dance classes.
The Program offers a minor and enables students to fulfill the arts distribution requirement. The Dance Program's mission supports liberal arts goals for all levels of dance students who are preparing for non-dance careers. Program concerts are scheduled at the end of each semester, and Tufts also hosts guest artists who present events and master classes.
Facilities include two studios with sprung floors--the larger, convertible to a black box. Also see www.ase.tufts.edu/drama-dance/dance.
Finally, the Boston area boasts a vibrant dance scene.
APPLICATIONS: Send only a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Downing Cless, Dance Search Committee, Department of Drama and Dance, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Letters must come directly from recommenders, or from a confidential file with a reference letter service. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011, and continues until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of their application status and asked for additional materials (non-returnable). For inquiries email
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(but applications only accepted by postal mail).
Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Position: Tenure track, Assistant Professor in Dance for Dance Department with a classical ballet focus.
Responsibilities: Teach classical ballet technique, pointe and variations for intermediate to pre-professional dancers and choreograph and/or stage works for student productions in the classical and contemporary ballet idioms. Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas required: technical theater/production practicum, dance technology/media, dance appreciation, or dance history. The position also requires student advising and serving on department/college committees.
Qualifications: MFA or MA with performance background and teaching experience in higher education or substantial professional performing career. Candidate must be able to sustain a professional approach of excellence within the major courses combined with a respect for the traditional liberal arts curriculum and a commitment to the development of future leaders for dance. The ideal candidate will have a high-energy persona, a strong sense of humor, be a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to sustain an even balance of discipline and a nurturing approach toward the students. Strong administrative and computer skills, experience with NASD, and grant writing are a plus.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
College/Department Information: Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college with an enrollment of 4,000. It is located in the western panhandle of Pennsylvania on the shore of beautiful Lake Erie. The Dance Department, in the School of Arts and Humanities, is accredited by NASD and offers a BA degree in Dance with a classical ballet focus, concentrations in pedagogy, choreography and concert performance and minor in arts administration. Strategic planning includes development of a BFA and MFA program. The Dance Department currently serves 70 majors and has two companies, Mercyhurst Ballet Theater and SoMar Dance Works, in residence. The danceSpace complex is adjacent to the Art and Music Departments and neighbors the 825 seat Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center.
Web site: http://www.dance.mercyhurst.edu; http://www.mercyhurst.edu
Application Procedure: Send letter of application*, vitae, and three references with telephone and email contact information to:
Search Chair
Dance Department
Mercyhurst College
501 E. 38th St.
Erie, PA 16546
FAX 814/824-2188
* Letter of application (no more than 2 pages) should include brief statements on: artistic/scholarly identity, pedagogical philosophy/values and specifically your approach to current trends in the evolution of ballet. Please include your e-mail and/or web site address if available. Applicants who progress in the search will be asked to submit a DVD of teaching, current choreographic works, letters of recommendation written within the last six months and additional support materials.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications Materials: November 1, 2011. Review of applicants will continue until position is filled.
Mercyhurst College, an AA/EOE, encourages applications from women and minorities for this position, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
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