Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Dance)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Dance to lead and develop innovative courses and research in dance pedagogy and somatics. The role emphasizes teaching, service, and scholarly activity within a growing department.

The successful candidate will require an MFA or PhD in Dance (or related field) with expertise in Pilates mat, yoga, or somatics, and the ability to teach a range of dance courses including technology‑oriented offerings.

Qualifications

• Requires MFA or PhD in Dance or related field; degree must be completed prior to August 2027.
• Experience with Pilates mat, yoga, or other somatics discipline; able to teach additional dance courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately nine credit hours per semester with a focus on dance and somatics.
• Contribute to research or creative activity and to departmental and university service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pilates mat

Yoga

Somatics

Dance instruction

Dance technique variety

Education

MFA or PhD in Dance or related field

Job description

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Dance)

The mission of the Department of Performing Arts and Technology is to provide an accessible environment where all NC State students have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, which prepares them for a lifetime of arts engagement and a variety of careers. We cultivate this environment through excellence in teaching, performance, service, outreach, and creative and scholarly work in arts entrepreneurship, dance, music, and music technology.

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology offers a variety of technique, ensemble, and lecture courses. The Department has a new major in Music Technology and also provides academic minors in Dance Studies, Dance Performance and Choreography, Music Studies, Music Performance, and Arts Entrepreneurship. More information about the department can be found at https://performingartstech.dasa.ncsu.edu/

Over the next year, the Department of Performing Arts and Technology will transition from the Division of Academic and Student Affairs ( DASA ) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHASS ). The transition will create new opportunities for collaboration and closer connections with related disciplines while providing an academic structure that supports the department’s continued growth and success. Candidates joining the department will be part of this exciting transition and contribute to the department’s continued development within CHASS .

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The Department of Performing Arts and Technology ( DPAT ) seeks applicants for a renewable, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teaching and evaluation skills.

Primary responsibilities include teaching an estimated nine credit hours per semester with a focus on dance and somatics classes. Additional responsibilities will include research or creative activity and departmental and university service.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires an MFA or PhD in Dance or a related field, an equivalent terminal degree, or equivalent professional experience. Degree must be completed prior to August 2027.

Other Required Qualifications

Candidates must have expertise in Pilates mat, yoga, or another somatics discipline, as well as experience teaching other dance courses offered by the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MFA in Dance (or equivalent)
• PMA Certified Teacher (or equivalent) or RYT 500 certifications
• Ability to teach either Dance Science or Dance & Technology courses
• Ability to teach Dance Appreciation or Dance History courses
• Ability to teach one or more of the following dance techniques: ballet, tap, social (ballroom) dance, Native American dances, or dances from Africa, Asia, South or Central America or their diasporic forms

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Position Information

Position Type: Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation

Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Anticipated Close Date 12/11/2026

EEO

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