What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Dance position at sdbor-sb?
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of DanceDepartment of TheatrePosition Description: The University of South Dakota invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Dance to commence August 2024. This individual will serve as coordinator of the Dance Minor and work closely with the coordinator of the Musical Theatre program on curricular modifications in dance and musical theatre student advising. The successful candidate will teach classes within our dance curriculum that include, but are not limited to, Ballet levels I-III, Jazz Dance levels I-II, Tap Dance levels I-II, Modern Dance levels I-II, Musical Theatre Styles, and Choreography. This appointment requires that the candidate choreograph and/or mentor student choreographers for our musicals and direct our biennial Spring Dance Showcase. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of communities, and who have a commitment to providing an open and welcoming environment for all students, are encouraged to apply. All faculty members are expected to be active in recruitment and to be active in research/creative scholarship.Qualifications: MFA in Dance, an MFA in Musical Theatre with a dance emphasis, or an MA in Dance with at least 3 years of professional experience. Two years of teaching in higher education and professional experience required.Rank and salary: Assistant Professor: $48,000-$53,000, depending on experience and qualificationsApplication Procedures: Applications will only be accepted on-line at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Include on the website a letter of application, curriculum vitae with a link to your website and/or your digital portfolio, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and phone numbers of three current references. US sponsorship is not available for this position.Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 16, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Heeren, Office of the Dean at Danielle.Heeren@usd.edu.
Salary : $48,000 - $53,000
