Assistant Professor of Dance – Tenure Track

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The UW-Stevens Point Dance Program invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Dance – Tenure Track, joining a BA program and a dynamic faculty team in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

The candidate will teach jazz at all levels and contribute to courses in Dance Composition, History, Movement Analysis, and Teaching Theories, with opportunities to choreograph and develop new curricula across diverse dance forms.

Qualifications

• MFA in Dance is required.
• Demonstrated expertise teaching jazz technique at all levels.
• Demonstrated expertise teaching Hip Hop, House, Street, Latin styles or other related styles/genres.
• Professional performance and/or choreographic experience.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of dance techniques and courses including Dance Composition, Dance History, Movement Analysis, and Teaching Theories.
• Contribute to curricular initiatives and develop new courses for the Dance Program.
• Choreograph for dance majors/minors and potentially musical theatre productions.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in general education offerings.

Skills

Jazz technique teaching

Hip Hop teaching

Choreography

Professional performance

Collaboration

Education

MFA in Dance

Job description

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Position Title

Assistant Professor of Dance – Tenure Track

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The UW-Stevens Point Dance Program seeks a highly motivated, dynamic dance artist educator to join our multi-faceted undergraduate dance program. We seek candidates with professional dance experience and teaching methodologies that embrace the multi-centric perspectives in our field. Our new colleague will bring unique experiences and approaches to teaching and scholarship that expand traditional dance convention. A successful candidate should be an outstanding teacher and mentor who wants to share their individual viewpoint and experience with our dedicated students. The Dance Program offers a BA degree with broad and deep course work in dance technique, creative practice, and historical and theoretical studies. As one of three faculty members, this position will support all areas of the curriculum. We prioritize a broad range of dance techniques including ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern, and tap for all dance majors and minors. The ideal candidate will be skilled in teaching all levels of jazz technique including the history of and legacy within the form. Additional teaching in Hip Hop, House, Street Style, or Latin forms will be expected. Finally, the successful candidate will have performance, choreographic, and educational experiences that can contribute to the teaching of a variety of creative practice and theory courses including but not limited to Dance Composition, Dance History, Movement Analysis, and Teaching Theories. There is opportunity to contribute to reimagining curricular initiatives and developing new courses. The Dance Program is housed within the Department of Theatre and Dance, home to a robust and thriving musical theatre major. This position may also teach a Musical Theatre performance class and may choreograph/assist with musical staging for one musical theatre production each school year. Depending on the choreographic needs of the production, knowledge and skills in tap and other traditional musical theatre styles is desirable. UW-Stevens Point is a teaching institution, and a full-time teaching load includes 12 credits or four classes per semester. This position will likely teach 2-3 technique classes and one theory class per semester. A course reassignment is given in the semester when choreographing the musical. All faculty in the Dance Program contribute to the General Education program by offering non-major dance technique classes that meet UW-Stevens Point’s Wellness designation. Additional non-instructional duties include academic advising, student recruitment, mentorship of the student dance concert, scholarly/creative activity typical of all tenure track faculty, including annually choreographing new work for dance majors/minors, and service to the department, college, and university. As we intentionally aspire to address the need for systemic change in our department, the dance industry, and our greater community, we strongly encourage historically under-represented candidates to apply.

Department

Part of UW-Stevens Point’s School of Performing Arts, The Department of Theatre & Dance is housed in the Noel Fine Arts Center with facilities that include a 372-seat proscenium theatre, a 130-seat black box theatre, two professional dance studios, dedicated costume, property and scenery shops, and multiple rehearsal spaces. The UW-Stevens Point College of Fine Arts & Communication is recognized as one of a few within the country to be fully accredited in Art & Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The Department of Theatre and Dance at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and Schools of Theatre (NAST). We offer BFA degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design & Technology as well as BA degrees in Dance, Drama, and Arts, Entertainment & Media Management. Admission to all department programs is by audition and/or interview only. We are a department within a regional state institution in central Wisconsin committed to fostering a learning environment that develops global citizen artists with individual voices who will inspire, create, and achieve. We value experiential learning that prepares students to be theatre and dance artists and innovators. As a department, we are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational environment for all our students, faculty, and staff.

Compensation & Benefits

The Assistant Professor of Dance is a tenured-track, academic (9 month) position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $56,994 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the FASLI Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Dance
• Demonstrated expertise teaching jazz technique at all levels
• Demonstrated expertise teaching Hip Hop, House, Street, Latin styles or other related styles/genres
• Professional performance and/or choreographic experience
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the university level and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Previous university teaching experience in one of the following: dance composition, dance history, movement analysis, or teaching theories
• Interest in developing/updating curriculum in dance that embraces the current trajectory in the profession
• Interest in recruitment and strategic planning
• Experience with musical theatre choreography and staging
• Experience in Tap dance technique

Contact Information

Name: Chris Kaiser, Chair Search and Screen Committee Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Name: Human Resources Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and affirmative action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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