Assistant Professor of Dance
Posted
Alabama State University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, invites application to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Dance. This is a 10-month, full-time faculty position. The successful applicant will teach 10 credit hours per semester, contribute to the Department of Theatre & Dance, BFA Dance Program with expertise, skills, and teaching experience in two or more of the following areas, including but not limited to : Ballet, Modern, Tap, Hip-Hop, African, Dance Composition, Improvisation, Kinesiology/Anatomy, and Dance History.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach course syllabus for each level following institutional guidelines
- Advise and mentor students or choreographic, academic and career matters
- Attend college-wide, faculty, and departmental meetings and training sessions
- Maintain an active professional profile in dance
- Participate in departmental, college and university service expectations
- Contribute choreography to BFA Dance Concerts and or special college wide events
- Communicate effectively with students and faculty via email or the Canvas system regarding the course
- Maintain office hours of 10 hours per week and/or by appointment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance, and demonstrated university teaching experience are required. Professional dance experience is desired.
To apply, please include the following along with the online application:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae/resume
One-page teaching philosophy
One artistic statement
Applicants should provide a YouTube or Vimeo link showcasing samples of their artistic work.
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
FACULTY STATEMENT:
It is to be noted that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certifications, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position