Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance

Details

Posted: 14-Mar-24

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 4909329

The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance (https://theatredance.ku.edu/ ) in the area of Dance Technique and Choreography, to begin as early as August 18, 2024. This appointment is limited term (1 year), with the possibility of renewal, based on need and availability of funding.
This is a full-time visiting assistant professor position with a 2:2 teaching load as well as choreographic obligations (see below). Applicants are expected to have an MFA or PhD in Dance or an allied field and should be able to teach a selection of required and elective courses in areas such as Contemporary/Modern Dance (all levels), Jazz Dance, African Dance, Tap Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop, or Musical Theatre Dance. The successful candidate will be able to deepen the existing curriculum and/or expand students' opportunities in areas beyond our current curriculum, such as Indigenous, Latinx, and/or African Diaspora forms. The candidate should be an accomplished and active artist who maintains a creative practice in choreography/performance. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to training students and engaging with current developments in dance pedagogy.
Our department values practitioners who are actively producing creative work and can bring fresh, innovative perspectives to the pedagogical process. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for mentoring students through the various stages of their academic and artistic development and will engage with contemporary teaching methods to prepare students for a changing artistic landscape. In line with the Department of Theatre & Dance's dedication to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and embodies a deep respect for the dignity of all individuals, we seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to DEIB initiatives. The successful applicant will be expected to actively engage with and contribute to departmental and university-wide initiatives focused on these areas. They should employ inclusive practices in the classroom and through their creative work, ensuring equity and success for students and colleagues from historically underrepresented groups. Furthermore, we expect the candidate to have a demonstrated record of, and a clear vision for, continuing contributions to DEIB initiatives through all facets of their professional activities, including teaching, creative activity, service, and collegial interactions. Must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. by start date of the employment.