Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Dance)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, seeks a renewable, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach approximately nine credit hours per semester with a focus on dance and somatics, and will engage in research or creative activity and departmental and university service.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA or PhD in Dance (or related field) or an equivalent terminal degree, or

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Dance (or related field) or equivalent terminal degree.
• Expertise in Pilates mat, yoga, or another somatics discipline; ability to teach other dance courses.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach Dance Science or Dance & Technology, as well as Dance Appreciation/History.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately nine credit hours per semester with a focus on dance and somatics.
• Engage in research or creative activity and provide departmental and university service.

Skills

Teaching

Dance

Somatics

Pilates/Yoga

Education

MFA in Dance or PhD in Dance or related field

Equivalent terminal degree or professional experience

Job description

Posting Number: PG195016EP

Internal Recruitment : No

Working Title: Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Dance)

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, credentials, and faculty rank ($54,000 - $65,000)

Work Schedule: To be determined

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department : Performing Arts and Technology

About the Department

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. The Department provides an environment through excellence in teaching, performance, service, outreach, and creative and scholarly work in arts entrepreneurship, dance, music, and music technology.
The Department 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.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

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 Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

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
• Prior college level teaching experience
• 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

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

11/05/2026

Anticipated Close Date

12/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your application, please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Position Number

00000949

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

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

1.00

Appointment

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

248401 - Performing Arts and Technology

EEO

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