Instructor of Dance

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment in the Department of Theatre and Dance. This appointment begins January 1, 2027.

This is a full-time permanent position with a teaching load of four courses per semester. We seek a candidate who can inspire both beginning and experienced students in their initial dance studies and actively support the ongoing development of the Dance major.

Qualifications

• MA/MFA/PhD required by January 1, 2027.
• Professional experience in dance.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load (4/4) each semester.
• Advise and mentor dance majors; participate in recruitment and committees.
• Choreograph for department productions as needed.

Skills

Dance technique

Non-Western dance

Somatics

Theory-based courses

Education

MA/MFA/PhD by Jan 1 2027

Undergraduate teaching experience preferred

Job description

Full-time Instructor of Dance, Non-Tenure-Track

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment in the Department of Theatre and Dance. This appointment begins January 1, 2027. This is a full-time permanent position with a teaching load of four courses per semester. In the sixth year, the Instructor undergoes review for promotion to Senior Instructor. The Department of Theatre and Dance is NAST -accredited, offering BA and MAT degrees in Theatre and a BA in Dance.

We seek a candidate who can inspire both beginning and experienced students in their initial dance studies and actively support the ongoing development of the Dance major. Regularly taught courses will serve as an entry point to dance students new to the department and those completing General Education requirements. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in one or more areas of dance technique, as well as the ability to teach non-Western dance practices, somatics, and/or theory-based courses.

Responsibilities include teaching a full course load each semester (4/4); providing service to the department through recruitment efforts and serving on departmental committees; maintaining a record of professional development and sustained pedagogy; serving as an academic advisor to dance majors; guiding and assisting student participation in various conferences and festivals; and potentially choreographing for department productions as needed.

Qualifications

MA, MFA, or PhD required by January 1, 2027; Professional experience/scholarship in dance; Prior undergraduate teaching experience strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic educator passionate about mentoring students in a liberal arts program, possessing either an MFA or a PhD in Dance or a closely related discipline; has a minimum of three years’ experience teaching in post-secondary education; and has prior experience in student recruitment/advising/mentorship. Candidates who are currently active in and contributing to the dance field, either in traditional modes of scholarship or through creative practice, are preferred. Review of applications begins September 15, 2026.

The College is located in historic downtown Charleston in a coastal metropolitan area of 750,000. Additional information about the institution and the surrounding area is available at https://www.cofc.edu/ . The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since our founding in 1770, we have maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported, comprehensive institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities in providing quality education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. No other university has the unique combination of our exceptional faculty, diverse programs, historic campus, coastal location, modern facilities, and cutting-edge programs. The student body numbers over 11,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs combined.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Link to sizzle reel (on Vimeo or YouTube)

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu .