Instructor of Practice in Dance

Required Qualifications:

• An M.F.A. in Dance or a related field or commensurate professional experience with a baccalaureate degree
• Demonstrated ability to teach all levels of ballet and contemporary dance technique
• Significant professional experience teaching, choreographing, or performing dance
• Ability to work effectively with students, the public, and the University community with an appreciation for cultural and group differences
• Evidence of successfully promoting an environment that advances justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: dance anatomy, dance history, and/or dance composition
• Significant professional experience teaching, choreographing, and performing dance
• Collegiate teaching experience
• Certification in one or more somatic practice technique (Franklin Method, Pilates, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, etc.)
  
  

To apply, please submit the following to Melissa.kaley@converse.edu:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references
• Transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; official copies are required for employment)
  
  

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.