Adjunct Teaching - Dance Department - Contemporary Modern Dance

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach contemporary modern dance. The position includes teaching technique and/or creative process courses at beginning through advanced levels, instructing multiple classes per week, maintaining office hours commensurate with the teaching load, and attending faculty meetings as called. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position starts January 4, 2027. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page mission alignment statement; applications missing required documents may not be considered. Mission alignment statement instructions vary according to whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New employees who are members must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church's principles and doctrines. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• A BA or BFA is required and must be completed by the position start date.
• Two years of teaching experience in a studio.
• Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page mission alignment statement with the application.
• Employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• An MFA in Dance is preferred.
• Teaching experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach contemporary modern dance, including technique and/or creative process courses at beginning through advanced levels.
• Instruct multiple classes per week.
• Maintain office hours commensurate with the teaching load.
• Attend faculty meetings as called.
• Support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church's principles and doctrines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level