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.