Innovative Dance & Choreography Teaching Associate Professor

Den Danske Scenekunstskole, Holstebro; Holstebro Kommune, Herning; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 446,000; Part time

Job summary

The Danish National School of Performing Arts seeks a Teaching Associate Professor for the Holstebro campus to plan and deliver teaching modules in the Bachelor’s Programme in Dance and Choreography, working closely with the Head of Programme and other faculty. The appointment is 50% FTE (about 18.5 hours per week), with schedule to be agreed with the Head of Programme.

The position runs from 15 November 2026 to 14 November 2029, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and facilitating teaching in higher education.
• Extensive professional experience at a high level within contemporary dance and choreography.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary dance as subject—its history, development and working methods.
• Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and students and contribute to a vibrant school of performing arts.
• Willingness to experiment with teaching methods.
• Good abilities to collaborate with different professionals and personalities within an organisation.
• Experience with inter-disciplinary work would be valued.
• English skills are required; willingness to learn Danish at a basic level if not already proficient.

Responsibilities

• to teach, coordinate and facilitate dance courses at the BFA in Dance and Choreography
• coordination with the student administration regarding pedagogical activities in the mentioned programme
• individually and in-group supervision and coaching of the students
• to assist in the organisation and carrying out of evaluations
• participation in pedagogical and artistic development together with colleagues in the programme as well as the school in its entirety

Skills

Teaching planning

Contemporary dance

Choreography

Collaborative teamwork

English proficiency

Danish language learning

Job description

The Danish National School of Performing Arts seeks a Teaching Associate Professor for the Holstebro campus to plan and deliver teaching modules in the Bachelor’s Programme in Dance and Choreography, working closely with the Head of Programme and other faculty. The appointment is 50% FTE (about 18.5 hours per week), with schedule to be agreed with the Head of Programme.

The position runs from 15 November 2026 to 14 November 2029, with potential extension.