Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary)

Department of Theatre and Dance; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary), starting August 1, 2027, in Albuquerque. You will teach undergraduate and graduate contemporary technique and choreography, mentor student work, and contribute to curriculum development.

We seek an artist-educator with a distinctive contemporary practice and a commitment to mentorship, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MFA in Dance by appointment date.
• At least two years teaching dance technique at the university level.
• Evidence of active contemporary dance research/creative practice as a performer, choreographer, and/or collaborative dance-maker.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate contemporary technique and choreography/composition.
• Mentor student work, contribute to curriculum and program service.
• Sustain an active creative/research agenda.

Skills

Contemporary dance

Choreography

Teaching

Mentorship

Education

MFA in Dance

Job description

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary), beginning August 1, 2027.

We seek an artist-educator with a distinctive contemporary dance practice and a commitment to choreography, teaching, student mentorship, and creative research.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate contemporary technique and choreography/composition, mentor student work, contribute to curriculum and program service, and sustain an active creative/research agenda.

Minimum qualifications

• MFA in Dance by appointment date
• at least two years teaching dance technique at the university level
• evidence of active contemporary dance research/creative practice as a performer, choreographer, and/or collaborative dance-maker.

Preferred qualifications

• five years of university teaching
• versatility in other movement practices
• expertise in kinesiology, improvisation, and/or conditioning for dancers
• experience in mentorship, curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, or digital/mediated performance.

Located in Albuquerque, UNM is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with Contemporary and Flamenco dance concentrations and graduate study in dance.

Salary

Salary: $65,000. Best consideration: January 4, 2027.