Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Dance

The International; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Dance. The successful candidate will teach across MFA and BA programs, mentor students, and contribute to research and creative activity, as well as service to the department.

Qualifications include an MFA or PhD in Dance, a strong teaching record, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts or PhD in Dance or related field.
• Record of successful teaching at the college/university level.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogical approaches and strong communication/organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach across MFA and BA dance programs, including studio and theory courses.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in teaching, choreography, and research.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activity with a funded research agenda.
• Contribute to service at department, college, and university levels.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

MFA or PhD in Dance

Job description

The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Dance.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Dance. The successful candidate will engage with students across the MFA and BA dance programs through teaching, mentoring, research and creative activity, and service. The faculty member will teach a combination of dance studies and studio courses, which may include dance pedagogy, graduate research methods, graduate dance seminars, and improvisation and composition, in addition to all levels of technique in the candidate’s area of expertise. While we are particularly seeking candidates with experience teaching all levels of jazz and/or ballet techniques, additional expertise in dance forms such as Hip Hop, House, Street Style, or Latin forms, and in dance technology and digital media, will be considered an asset. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to the reimagining of curricular initiatives and the development of new courses. The faculty member will mentor graduate and undergraduate students in teaching, choreography, and research.
Research and creative activity are integral components of the position. The faculty member is expected to develop and maintain a compelling creative research agenda with demonstrated potential to impact the field. This is an exciting time for creative work within the department, and in Fall 2027, we will open the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts, a new performing arts center featuring four venues including the dedicated 450-seat Eliza P. Culverhouse Dance Theatre. Creative research opportunities on campus include choreographing for the pre-professional company Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, contributing other departmental productions, and collaborative, interdisciplinary arts research opportunities through CARI, the Collaborative Arts Research Initiative, among others.
Additional responsibilities include student recruitment, mentorship of student dance concerts, and service to the department, college, and university. The faculty member will also advise and mentor students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, contributing to their artistic, academic, and professional development throughout their time in the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts or PhD in Dance or related field. Record of successful teaching at the college and/or university level. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive pedagogical approaches and a record of work using various and collaborative perspectives. Good communication and organizational skills are imperative.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of university teaching experience and evidence of potential to impact the field through creative activity and research.

Questions may be directed to Associate Professor Lyndell T. McDonald, [e-mail].