Assistant Professor, Dance and/or Dance Science
About The Position
The Department of Theatre & Dance at The University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 17, 2026. M.F.A. in Dance or M.S. in a movement science discipline required, as well as experience/demonstrated ability in performance and/or choreography and previous experience teaching dance technique classes and/or dance science at the college level. Special consideration given to candidates with experience in both areas. Also required is a demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and development suitable for a professional training program offering the B.F.A. degrees in Dance and Dance Science. The successful candidate should have research interests appropriate to a tenure-track appointment and will also demonstrate willingness to bring to this environment professional, innovative, and collegial contributions in all areas: teaching, creative research, and service. Possible teaching responsibilities include technique classes (which could include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, or world dance forms) as well as Dance Science specialized courses (such as a two-semester Dance Science I/II sequence and Dance Movement Analysis). Depending on qualifications and interest, the selectee could also choreograph and/or direct productions within the Department of Theatre & Dance, serve as producer of dance concerts, and serve as Head of the Dance area. All tenure-track appointees are expected to maintain a creative research agenda in their area(s) of expertise. Service will include assigned committee work, academic advising of M.F.A. and B.F.A. students, and collaborating with the faculty to support the department's goals.
Requirements
- M.F.A. in Dance or M.S. in a movement science discipline required
- Experience/demonstrated ability in performance and/or choreography
- Previous experience teaching dance technique classes and/or dance science at the college level
- Demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and development suitable for a professional training program offering the B.F.A. degrees in Dance and Dance Science
- Research interests appropriate to a tenure-track appointment
- Willingness to bring to this environment professional, innovative, and collegial contributions in all areas: teaching, creative research, and service
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.
- Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in both dance and dance science
Responsibilities
- Teaching technique classes (which could include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, or world dance forms)
- Teaching Dance Science specialized courses (such as a two-semester Dance Science I/II sequence and Dance Movement Analysis)
- Choreograph and/or direct productions within the Department of Theatre & Dance
- Serve as producer of dance concerts
- Serve as Head of the Dance area
- Maintain a creative research agenda in their area(s) of expertise
- Assigned committee work
- Academic advising of M.F.A. and B.F.A. students
- Collaborating with the faculty to support the department's goals.
Benefits
- Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
