Clinical Assistant Professor – Dance

University of Idaho; Moscow (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho's Department of Movement Sciences is looking for a Clinical Assistant Professor – Dance to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves teaching various dance courses, assisting with outreach programs, and collaborating in productions. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of expertise in diverse dance forms and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring students. If you are passionate about dance education and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching multiple dance techniques.
• Experience in main stage productions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and assist with dance outreach.
• Choreograph for dance productions.
• Mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

Dance Techniques Instruction

Choreography

Student Engagement

Collaboration

Education

MFA in Dance or master's in related field

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Position Summary

The University of Idaho’s Department of Movement Sciences at the University of Idaho is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor in Dance. This position is contingent on work and/or funding. The Dance Program has a rich instructional and scholarly outreach tradition at the University of Idaho and has the only four-year B.S. Dance degree in Idaho. The ideal candidate will teach courses in the Dance Program, assist with dance outreach, choreograph for dance productions, and engage in departmental and programmatic service. The ideal candidate will bring expertise to our undergraduate dance curriculum by teaching across a broad range of content areas while emphasizing a blend of theory and practice, as well as aligning their instruction with healthy practices in dance studies and performance. Engagement with students as well as collaboration with faculty in the department and across other disciplines is highly valued. We aim to recruit a dynamic educator with expertise in two or more dance idioms: contemporary/modern, jazz, ballet, or hip hop. Additional areas of teaching expertise could include but are not limited to the following: movement analysis, world dance, dance history, dance pedagogy, dance composition, improvisation, dance performance, dance production, dance conditioning, or creative dance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in the production of at least one main stage dance concert and support dance outreach student engagements. Expectations of the position also include a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

Position Summary

The University of Idaho’s Department of Movement Sciences at the University of Idaho is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor in Dance. This position is contingent on work and/or funding. The Dance Program has a rich instructional and scholarly outreach tradition at the University of Idaho and has the only four-year B.S. Dance degree in Idaho. The ideal candidate will teach courses in the Dance Program, assist with dance outreach, choreograph for dance productions, and engage in departmental and programmatic service. The ideal candidate will bring expertise to our undergraduate dance curriculum by teaching across a broad range of content areas while emphasizing a blend of theory and practice, as well as aligning their instruction with healthy practices in dance studies and performance. Engagement with students as well as collaboration with faculty in the department and across other disciplines is highly valued. We aim to recruit a dynamic educator with expertise in two or more dance idioms: contemporary/modern, jazz, ballet, or hip hop. Additional areas of teaching expertise could include but are not limited to the following: movement analysis, world dance, dance history, dance pedagogy, dance composition, improvisation, dance performance, dance production, dance conditioning, or creative dance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in the production of at least one main stage dance concert and support dance outreach student engagements. Expectations of the position also include a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

Qualified applicants will provide evidence of: MFA in Dance or a master’s degree in a related field. Experience teaching multiple dance techniques and content areas Experience assisting, collaborating in, or directing and/or choreographing a main stage production

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, we are interested in candidates who have: Experience fostering healthy practice in teaching and learning, creative processes, and performance in dance. Credentials for and experience in teaching a somatic practice (e.g., Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, Yoga, and/or Pilates). Experience engaging with students in outreach, mentorship, and recruitment events. Experience developing and delivering of coursework (e.g., online and face-to-face) for undergraduate students, focused on combining theory and practice. Experience advising and/or mentoring undergraduate students. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and civility.

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