Adjunst Faculty In Dance (2025-2026)

Luther College seeks one or multiple instructors of dance with ability and interest in teaching one, two or three courses beginning in Fall of 2025. We seek candidates to engage with undergraduates on our residential campus for the following courses: 

• Contact Improvisation (Fall 2025)
• Choreography for a musical theatre production (Fall 2025)
• Musical Theatre Styles (Spring 2026).

Candidates interested and qualified to teach a single course or two of the three courses are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who can cover all three. These courses contribute to our Dance, Theatre and Musical Theatre programs. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent MFA or a related field, or a professional with at least three years of industry experience. Strong preference will be shown for those candidates with previous teaching experience and/or experience choreographing for Musical Theatre. The successful candidate will communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and effectiveness in mentoring undergraduates of many experience levels. Robust faculty development is included in the position. 

Luther College is located in rural Northeast Iowa, a regional hub for outdoor recreation in the vibrant and scenic Driftless region, two nationally recognized healthcare systems, top ranked schools, business, agriculture, specialty retail, dining and tourism.  Major Midwest metropolitan areas within a three-hour driving distance include Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Madison, WI.  We are an easy drive to La Crosse, WI, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA, and Rochester, MN, home of Mayo Clinic.

At Luther College, inclusion and belonging are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities.

Instructor Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in either Contact Improvisation, Musical Theatre Styles, or both at the college level or beyond. 
• Experience planning, communicating, and teaching choreography. 
• A vision for working with students from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of abilities.
• MFA or professional work in the field of between 3-5 years. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with a Theatre production team, especially coordinating with directors over artistic vision. 

Apply:  For full consideration, applications should be received by March 18, 2025, though the position remains open until filled. Zoom interviews are planned for April 14-17. Apply for a position at https://www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers.  Applicants’ dossier should include:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position at Luther College as articulated in this position description and documenting your training and experience appropriate to the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement addressing your experience in and commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment with students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references (name, affiliation, email and phone). References will only be contacted for finalists with prior notification to the candidate.
• Evidence of experience in choreography through videos or photographs on the candidate’s website, via digital portfolio, or in other electronic formats. (Please keep videos between 3-5 min if possible) 

Adjunct faculty salary is on a per credit basis dependent on credentials and experience. The current compensation rate for adjunct faculty with 0-5 years of experience is $4,800 - $5800 per 4-credit course; placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Joe Madrigal, Search Chair, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101; email: madrjo01@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu.  Questions regarding the application process should be directed to hr@luther.edu.

Salary : $4,800 - $5,800