Assistant Professor - Ballet (Theatre & Dance)

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance specializing primarily in ballet. The successful candidate will teach all levels of ballet technique in the undergraduate dance curriculum and help develop rigorous, student-centered training within a collaborative, interdisciplinary department. They will maintain an active research and/or creative practice, mentor students, and contribute to the department’s academic and artistic life. Depending on expertise and departmental needs, the candidate may also contribute choreography, repertory restaging, or other creative work to the production season.

The department values student-centered teaching and mentorship; classical and contemporary approaches to ballet training; collaboration and interdisciplinary work; engagement with the professional field; and versatility across dance practices. The role includes teaching, research or creative activity, student mentorship, curriculum development, departmental and university service, and participation in recruitment, retention, outreach, and community engagement.

The position is based on campus at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. The appointment requires an MFA in Dance or a closely related field by the start date, at least one year of university- or college-level teaching as instructor of record, and the ability to teach ballet technique at all undergraduate levels. Salary begins at $65,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position will remain open until filled; applications received by November 23, 2026, receive full consideration.

Requirements

• MFA in Dance or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.
• At least one year of university- or college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ballet technique across all levels of an undergraduate dance curriculum.
• Evidence of an active research and/or creative practice appropriate to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in academic and creative settings with faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; work authorization or visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to work on campus and perform essential job functions there.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of university- and/or college-level dance teaching experience.
• Experience teaching additional areas of ballet practice, such as pointe, partnering/pas de deux, variations, and/or repertory.
• Experience teaching dance techniques beyond ballet.
• Experience teaching theoretical or creative dance subjects, such as dance science/kinesiology, dance history, dance and technology, dance for camera, or other courses supporting the department’s core curriculum.
• Evidence of effective student-centered teaching and mentorship.
• Evidence of classical as well as contemporary and evolving approaches to ballet training and pedagogy.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines within and beyond dance and/or other artistic practices.
• Ongoing professional-field engagement through research, creative activity, performance, choreography, professional organizations, or other relevant activities.
• Experience supporting student recruitment, retention, outreach, and/or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Dance courses, with primary responsibility for all levels of ballet technique.
• Maintain an active research and/or creative activity program appropriate to the discipline and consistent with tenure-track expectations.
• Mentor dance students in their academic, artistic, and professional development.
• Contribute to the development of the Dance curriculum and collaborate with faculty and staff on departmental programs and initiatives.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention and contribute to outreach and engagement activities.
• Contribute choreography, repertory restaging, and/or other creative work to the department’s production season, as appropriate to expertise and departmental needs.
• Maintain engagement with the professional field through appropriate regional, national, and/or international activities and organizations.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions: the State contributes over 15% of gross salary, and total contributions with the mandatory employee contribution exceed 19%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources through wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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