UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DANCE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

INTRODUCTION/POSITION:

The Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, continuing track Assistant Professor of Dance to teach courses in dance, dance studies, or those in a related field. This is a full-time, fully benefited position with a focus on teaching. The Department of Theatre and Dance is a progressive, vibrant community providing dynamic performances and academic experiences for a diverse and inclusive community of students across the many areas and disciplines at the University of Delaware. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A completed terminal degree of M.F.A. or Ph.D. in dance.
• Experience teaching dance at the post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching a breadth of dance styles and forms.
• An ability to mentor students’ interdisciplinary undergraduate research.
• A creative/scholarly research profile commensurate with a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with demonstrated ability to lead effective change in diverse groups. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Teach varied forms and styles of dance (e.g., ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop) to undergraduate dance majors, minors, and the general student population.
• Mentor students’ interdisciplinary undergraduate research.
• Participate in opportunities for professional development, particularly as it relates to dance pedagogy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Conduct scholarly-creative research.
• Participate in service activities of the Department of Theatre & Dance, College of Arts & Science, and University.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE and DANCE AT UD:  The Department of Theatre and Dance provides students with a comprehensive dance education that includes opportunities to perform, choreograph, conduct research, and teach in school and community settings. The curriculum includes technique, composition & choreography, with elective choices in the historical, cultural, pedagogical, and somatic areas of dance. Coursework is flexible and adaptive for a large range of students. The recently proposed Bachelor of Arts in Dance is planned to begin fall 2025. A unique aspect of the program is an interdisciplinary capstone wherein students combine their dance interest with content from other major and/or minor courses of study.

CONTINUING TRACK (CT): The continuing track is UD’s full-time, continuing faculty line, similar to the tenure track. CT faculty enjoy contracts that increase in length over time and, like tenure-track faculty, receive full and generous benefits, including family-friendly benefits, as part of their compensation package. CT faculty with terminal degrees hold professorial rank and have a path to promotion up to full professor; CT faculty without terminal degrees are at the instructor rank and have a parallel path to promotion. All CT faculty earn sabbaticals, have opportunities to pursue research, participate in shared governance, and hold academic leadership positions. For more information see: “Why Do You Want to be a CT Faculty at UD?”

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: The College of Arts and Sciences offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, and every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: The University of Delaware  is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission.  We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025 and  continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. For additional information, please contact Kimberly Schroeder at kschroed@udel.edu. The Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates and supports excellence in all people, and is working to build the most inclusive and diverse community possible. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of marginalized groups to apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.