Part-time Assistant Professor of Music (Dance)

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DePauw University is seeking a part-time Assistant Professor of Music (Dance) to begin in August 2026. The position requires a terminal degree in dance or a related field by August 2026 and a commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting with evidence of effective and inclusive teaching. The Institute of Music specifically seeks candidates to teach courses in dance technique, including beginning ballet, beginning jazz dance, and beginning tap dance. The teaching assignment is a maximum of four partial-credit courses per year. DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1,850 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen its institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts through Workday. Contact information for professional references may be requested later. Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering and engaging with diversity to create an inclusive environment. Review of applications begins June 16 and continues until filled. Questions can be directed to Caroline Jetton, Director of the Institute of Music, at [email protected].

Requirements

Terminal degree (completed by August 2026) in dance or related field.
Commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting.
Evidence of effective and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in dance technique, specifically beginning ballet, beginning jazz dance, and beginning tap dance.
Fulfill a teaching assignment of a maximum of four partial-credit courses per year.