Assistant Professor - School of the Arts & Design-Dance

TWU Career Site • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Division of Dance at Texas Woman's University invites applications for the full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Dance starting August 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in dance or a closely related field and be actively engaged in a combination of physical practice, creative process, and theoretical inquiry. We seek applicants who have an interest in teaching in a variety of settings, from in-studio dance practice classes to dance theory in Ph.D. seminars. The Division is interested in supporting a faculty member with a commitment to integrating practice and theory, practice-as-research and dance-making practices. The Division is particularly interested in a faculty member with a culturally or philosophically distinct perspective in dance through an active movement and pedagogical practice in dance forms, including African Diasporic, Latinx, Indigenous, Middle-Eastern or Asian. Applicants with a distinct interest in pedagogical practice are encouraged. Applicants must have teaching experience, distinct scholarship and potential to build a service record commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor in an accredited dance program. Strong applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in one or more of the following teaching contexts: pedagogy, contemporary dance practices, dance studies, somatics, dance making and interdisciplinary studies. They will also have an active research agenda with a record of regional and national presentations. Furthermore, strong candidates will demonstrate the interest and potential to engage in active, collaborative service to the division, university and profession. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse body of students.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in dance or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience.
• Distinct scholarship and potential to build a service record.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching contexts such as pedagogy, contemporary dance practices, dance studies, somatics, and interdisciplinary studies.
• Active research agenda with a record of regional and national presentations.
• Ability to work with a diverse body of students.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pedagogical practice.
• Culturally or philosophically distinct perspective in dance.
• Experience in dance forms including African Diasporic, Latinx, Indigenous, Middle-Eastern or Asian.

Responsibilities

• Teaching across all the Division's programs, including teaching doctoral seminars.
• Advising doctoral and master’s students.
• Conducting studio practice at all levels of the B.A., M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D.
• Participating in shared governance through committee service.
• Making substantive contributions to the growth and development of the TWU Division of Dance project initiatives.
• Engaging in scholarly productivity in the form of presentations/performances in national and/or international forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree