Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary)

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance specializing in contemporary dance. This is a probationary position leading to a tenure decision. UNM’s typical tenure timeline is six years, with a mid-probationary review after the first three years. The Dance Program offers a BA in Dance with concentrations in Contemporary and Flamenco, an MA in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Dance History and Criticism, an MFA in Dance, and a BA in Interdisciplinary Arts in collaboration with other departments. UNM is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in a majority-minority state. The program and university are especially interested in candidates who can cultivate understanding of varied cultures through teaching, research, and service, and who engage with the cultural and artistic contexts of New Mexico and the broader Southwest. The appointee will teach three courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain an active research and creative agenda, mentor student work, and contribute to advising, recruitment, curriculum development, and program service. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, links to creative work and/or a digital portfolio, and contact information for three references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Appointees must provide official certification of completion of all degree requirements before beginning employment.

Requirements

M.F.A. in Dance by the appointment date.
At least 2 years of experience teaching dance technique at the university level.
Evidence of an active research/creative agenda in contemporary dance as a performer, choreographer, and/or collaborative dance-maker.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience teaching dance technique at the university level.
Instructional versatility in one or more additional dance forms or movement practices.
Expertise in kinesiology, improvisation, choreography, or conditioning for dancers.
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate choreography and research.
Experience developing curriculum in contemporary dance and related areas.
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience with digital and/or mediated performance practices, screendance, video, projection, or related media-based work.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of New Mexico’s varied cultures and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach three courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels in contemporary dance and related areas, including contemporary technique and choreography/composition.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate student creative work.
Contribute to advising, recruitment, curriculum development, and program service.
Maintain an active research and creative agenda leading to performance, presentation, and/or publication.