he Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance at Dean College seeks a passionate, experienced, and student-centered dance artist to join our vibrant community for a semester-long (Fall-2024 or Spring-2025) or a 10-month position (start date: September 1, 2024). This term appointment is titled either Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance or Teaching Artist in Residence and will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and chosen focus.

The preferred candidate is an accomplished stage performer, scholar, and teacher specializing in the practice of a traditional, codified modern dance technique (e.g., Horton, Limón, Graham, or Dunham) or classical ballet technique, with a strong foundation in somatic practices. Candidates whose approaches also include other traditions or methods are encouraged to apply.

The desired candidate is a teaching artist who will bring technical expertise and will actively contribute to the scholarly and creative practice within the Palladino School of Dance. In addition, our new colleague will have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching, promoting areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity.

Potential course assignments will include an array of studio technique courses in the current curriculum, spanning intermediate through advanced levels of dance technique and related coursework. The candidate will include experiential learning and active engagement in the classroom, helping to equip students seeking careers in stage performance and related fields with key professional skills.

Applications may be considered until the position is filled; however, review of applications will begin immediately.

Job Duties:

• Teach 5 undergraduate courses in your area(s) of expertise per semester, which is in alignment with the typical full-time teaching load at Dean College, as assigned.
• Choreograph, restage, and/or perform one concert dance work per semester as part of this position's load.
• Maintain a strong commitment to inclusivity and foster a diverse and respectful learning environment.
• Coach and mentor students regarding academic and career goals including graduate school preparation.
• Hold office hours as required and meet with students by appointment.
• Contribute to the School's curriculum development and artistic vision.
• Participate in School and Program meetings.
• Participate in recruitment activities and New Student Orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preparation, Training, and Experience: 

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance or a related field (required for Visiting Assistant Professor; preferred for Teaching Artist in Residence) and/or prominent professional credits, including demonstrated excellence in teaching dance at the college level or in a conservatory setting.
• A substantial and sustained body of dance practice, in addition to strong evidence of contemporary pedagogical practices in dance technique from a sound anatomical model, and a working, pluralistic knowledge of the evolution, representations, and literature of dance.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in dance performance and/or teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in a codified modern dance technique (e.g., Graham, Horton, Limón) or classical ballet technique (e.g., Vaganova, Cecchetti, Bournonville, RAD).
• A secondary area of teaching expertise in Afro-diasporic dance forms, dance science, dance composition, dance pedagogy, or screen dance is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• With a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and expertise in learner-centered and culturally responsive teaching, the successful candidate will readily engage with a diverse student body with a variety of learning styles and at varying stages of academic readiness and will have a demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and effectively with faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills, the use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, the ability to access the College's online resources, and a willingness to be responsive to students via digital tools, including Canvas, our digital learning management system.

Requirements

• Start Date: 7/1/2024 - Approximate
• Education: Varied (See Description)
• Work Experience: 5 - 7 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

To apply, visit https://dean.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174751.