Assistant Professor of Dance

Pomona College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust compensation package

Job summary

Pomona College's Department of Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Dance Studies with a strong emphasis in dance history, to begin July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach courses in dance history and cultural studies, including Dance 138: Concert Dance on the Global Stage, Dance 135: Traditions of World Dance, and a First-Year Seminar in Critical Thinking and Writing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of appointment in a field related to dance studies.
• College teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships.
• Evidence of scholarly research and/or professional performing experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in dance history and cultural studies.
• Develop new courses in the candidate's research field.
• Provide leadership and vision for the study of dance history and cultural studies; expand interdisciplinary work across the Claremont Colleges.

Skills

Teaching experience

Dance history knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Dance or related field

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Dance at Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Dance Studies, with a strong emphasis in dance history, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses in dance history and cultural studies. Courses we expect the candidate to teach are Dance 138: Concert Dance on the Global Stage, Dance 135: Traditions of World Dance, and First-Year Seminar in Critical Thinking and Writing (ID1). The department will support the development of new courses in the candidate’s research field. The teaching load is four courses per year. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership and vision for the study of dance history and cultural studies within the Department and to expand the Department’s participation in interdisciplinary work across the Claremont Colleges. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment and demonstrate specialization in one or more areas of dance history and/or cultural studies. Candidates should have college teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships, along with evidence of emerging or established scholarly research and/or professional performing experience.

About the Department

Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a selective liberal arts college of approximately 1,700 students, located in Claremont, California, within commuting distance of Los Angeles. The Department of Dance offers both a major (Performance or Movement Studies) and a minor, enrolling approximately 400 students per year. The Department maintains a cooperative relationship with the Scripps College Dance Program and participates actively in the intercollegiate life of the Claremont Colleges.

Pomona College and the Department of Dance support equal access to higher education. Of the students admitted into the class of 2029, 55% self-identify as domestic students of color, 15% as international, and 24% as first-generation college students. Pomona College faculty advise students and are expected to create inclusive learning environments and mentor a diverse student body.

• Pomona College offers a robust compensation package.
• The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

For further information about the Department of Dance, please visit the Dance Department, or contact John Pennington, Chair of the Search Committee and Chair of the Department of Dance, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish.

The Department of Dance welcomes applications from scholars and artists who are ready to help expand equitable access to education and opportunity in the liberal arts.