Assistant Professor of Dance Towson University

Dancing Opportunities; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious university for a passionate Assistant Professor of Dance. This role focuses on teaching advanced dance techniques and choreography while fostering a rich learning environment for pre-professional dance majors. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree and a strong background in classical and contemporary ballet, along with a commitment to innovative teaching methods and research. Join a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of dance education and performance, where your expertise will inspire the next generation of dancers and choreographers.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required with expertise in classical and contemporary ballet.
• Experience teaching advanced dance majors and a record of scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load in BFA dance performance and choreography.
• Advise and mentor students while engaging in professional growth.

Skills

Technical practice in classical ballet

Technical practice in contemporary ballet

Pedagogical skills

Dance education

Dance history

Dance science

Choreography

Research in dance

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Assistant Professor of Dance Towson University

The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor in the Department of Dance beginning August 2025.

Where: Towson University, Towson, MD, USA

When: Start Date: Fall 2025

Deadline for applications: December 2, 2024

Qualifications: Terminal degree required. A depth of technical practice and pedagogical skills in classical and contemporary ballet and experience teaching advanced, pre-professional dance majors. Additional experience in dance education, dance history, dance science, dance writing/advanced writing, or dance and film are desired. We encourage applicants with experience in diverse cultural and global perspectives and interest in innovation, collaboration, and emerging trends in dance performance, choreography, and education. Experience in choreography and a committed practice to exploring and advancing these processes through research to support shifting constructs in 21st-century dance. Demonstrated abilities in teaching in higher education, and a record of scholarship (creative and/or written).

Responsibilities:
Position carries a 3/3 course teaching load with responsibilities for required courses in the BFA in dance performance and choreography. Teaching responsibilities also include advising and mentoring. Professional growth and scholarly activity are expected along with service to the department, college, and university. In addition, professional and civic service are expected within a community of shared governance. The department is seeking individuals with a specialty in recognized pedagogies or emerging forms who understand curricular relevance for pre-professional undergraduate dance major students supporting 21st-century needs.

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