Nebraska Wesleyan University Department of Theatre invites applications to teach an undergraduate course in the musical theatre dance curriculum for the Fall 2025 semester (8/25/2025 - 12/19/2025). The course, Musical Theatre Dance 2, teaches intermediate skills in ballet, tap, and jazz. It is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:20-11:35 am.

The Theatre Arts program at NWU is a nationally recognized program with an innovative curriculum, an ambitious production season, and a commitment to excellence and opportunity. For additional information about the NWU Department of Theatre, visit https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/theatre-program/nwu-degrees

Successful candidates for this position will possess a high level of musical theatre dance expertise, initiative, self-motivation, commitment to dancer safety, and the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other dance and musical theatre faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

*Plan, develop, teach, and assess a structured musical theatre dance curriculum for musical theatre dance students learning ballet, jazz, and tap at the intermediate level.

*Assure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility including timely email correspondence and use online learning platforms and assessment tools.

*Assume responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the safe and secure use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in applied dance or dance education preferred; or Master's degree with substantial professional dance and/or dance education experience; or Bachelor's degree with substantial professional dance and/or dance education experience.
• Evidence of successful teaching with collegiate undergraduate students preferred.
• Dance expertise and ability to teach ballet, jazz, and tap to intermediate dance learners.
• Ability to help students prepare for professional auditions by teaching standard dance combinations they are likely to encounter.
• An appreciation for liberal arts education.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a letter of application addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, the names of three professional references, and unofficial transcripts to the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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