Assistant Professor - Ballet (Theatre & Dance)

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance with a primary specialization in ballet. The successful candidate will teach all levels of ballet technique in the undergraduate dance curriculum and help develop rigorous, student-centered dance training in a collaborative and interdisciplinary department.

The position includes maintaining an active program of research and/or creative activity appropriate to the discipline, mentoring students, and contributing to the department’s academic and artistic life. Depending on expertise and departmental needs, the candidate may contribute choreography, repertory restaging, and other creative work to the production season. The ideal candidate is committed to student-centered teaching and mentorship, classical and contemporary approaches to ballet training, interdisciplinary collaboration, engagement with the professional field, and versatility across dance practices.

The department is housed in the UW Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, which includes performance venues, dance and theatre studios, classrooms, and production facilities. The department offers undergraduate degrees and concentrations in theatre and dance, along with related minors and certificates.

The salary is competitive and begins at $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is on campus in Laramie, Wyoming. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States; visa or work authorization sponsorship is not available.

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 instructor of record.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ballet technique across all levels of an undergraduate dance curriculum.
• Evidence of 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; sponsorship for work authorization or visas is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of university- and/or college-level dance teaching experience.
• Experience teaching additional areas of ballet practice, including pointe, partnering/pas de deux, variations, and/or repertory.
• Experience teaching dance technique beyond ballet.
• Experience teaching theoretical and creative areas of dance, 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, 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, and/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 tenure-track expectations.
• Mentor dance students in their academic, artistic, and professional development.
• Contribute to the ongoing 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 supporting the Dance program and department.
• 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

• State retirement contribution of over 15% of gross salary; total retirement-plan contributions exceed 19% when combined with the mandatory employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

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