University of Utah
Assistant Professor in the School of Dance
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Assistant Professor in the School of Dance
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationProposed Faculty Rank:
AssistantDepartment:
00076 - School of DanceCity:
Salt Lake City, UTNew Position to Begin:
July 1, 2024DetailsJob PostingThe University of Utah School of Dance invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2024. The School of Dance has committed to diversifying current research and teaching offerings to better reflect the ever-evolving demographic of the larger community. As such, we seek a colleague immersed in exploring Latine epistemologies in relationship to dance research. The ideal candidate will have experience incorporating Latine lexicons into at least one of the following (two preferred): 1) dance education, particularly working within diverse populations; 2) current dance scholarship with the potential for broad impact on the discipline; 3) community-engaged learning activities and initiatives; 4) dance technique training, performance, and creative practices.The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research and to research-informed teaching, be actively engaged in research that furthers the field of dance, and will demonstrate the potential to achieve tenure at a research-intensive university. The teaching load is two courses (or the equivalent of 6 credit hours) per semester, and the successful candidate may teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dance histories, dance studies, dance education, dance techniques, and/or other studio practices, as well as serve on graduate thesis committees. Terminal degree required, doctoral degree preferred.About the School of DanceDance at the University of Utah has a rich history and ongoing legacy. One of the first US universities to offer degrees in dance, the U (as it is known colloquially) has one of the largest and longest-standing dance programs in the country. We have evolved into a vibrant, innovative, and forward-thinking School of Dance accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. We celebrate nine decades of successful alumni and are an incubator for dance education and artistic exploration, a community in which renowned faculty connect individually with students, nurturing young artists and cultivating an environment that fosters personal and artistic growth.The School of Dance has committed itself to viewpoint diversity, academic freedom, open inquiry, and removing barriers that individuals from underrepresented groups have traditionally encountered. We strive to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity and support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.Our curriculum possesses both breadth and depth, offering coursework in anatomy, choreography, dance education, dance studies, history, music, pedagogy, screendance, somatics, and various dance techniques. Comprehensive programs of study maintain a balanced emphasis on both performance and scholarship in a professional and inclusive atmosphere.Admission is competitive, and our student body is comprised of approximately 200 undergraduates and 15 graduate students seeking professional quality dance training and meaningful educational experiences in the following degree programs: BFA in Ballet, BFA in Modern Dance, BFA in Ballet with Teaching Emphasis, BFA in Modern Dance Teaching, Certificate in Ballet Studio Teaching, Minor in Modern Dance, MFA in Ballet, MFA in Modern Dance, and a graduate Certificate in Screendance.ApplicationRequired Qualifications:Terminal degree in dance or a related area required, doctoral degree preferred.Preferred Qualifications:At least 3 years teaching experience, either in community, K-12, and/or higher education.Applicants will submit:Cover letter that addresses the specifics and vision for the position3-5 Research samples (i.e. education portfolio, scholarly writing, and/or creative research) via links or documentsA statement of no more than 500 words that addresses a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access as these relate to teaching and/or research.3 letters of recommendationContact information for 5 referencesGraduate transcripts (copies are fine for the application process, but official versions will be required upon hire)EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.Special Instructions for Candidates:Open Date:
10/23/2023Close Date:
Open Until FilledRequisition Number:
PRN01132CFType:
Faculty
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationProposed Faculty Rank:
AssistantDepartment:
00076 - School of DanceCity:
Salt Lake City, UTNew Position to Begin:
July 1, 2024DetailsJob PostingThe University of Utah School of Dance invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2024. The School of Dance has committed to diversifying current research and teaching offerings to better reflect the ever-evolving demographic of the larger community. As such, we seek a colleague immersed in exploring Latine epistemologies in relationship to dance research. The ideal candidate will have experience incorporating Latine lexicons into at least one of the following (two preferred): 1) dance education, particularly working within diverse populations; 2) current dance scholarship with the potential for broad impact on the discipline; 3) community-engaged learning activities and initiatives; 4) dance technique training, performance, and creative practices.The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research and to research-informed teaching, be actively engaged in research that furthers the field of dance, and will demonstrate the potential to achieve tenure at a research-intensive university. The teaching load is two courses (or the equivalent of 6 credit hours) per semester, and the successful candidate may teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dance histories, dance studies, dance education, dance techniques, and/or other studio practices, as well as serve on graduate thesis committees. Terminal degree required, doctoral degree preferred.About the School of DanceDance at the University of Utah has a rich history and ongoing legacy. One of the first US universities to offer degrees in dance, the U (as it is known colloquially) has one of the largest and longest-standing dance programs in the country. We have evolved into a vibrant, innovative, and forward-thinking School of Dance accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. We celebrate nine decades of successful alumni and are an incubator for dance education and artistic exploration, a community in which renowned faculty connect individually with students, nurturing young artists and cultivating an environment that fosters personal and artistic growth.The School of Dance has committed itself to viewpoint diversity, academic freedom, open inquiry, and removing barriers that individuals from underrepresented groups have traditionally encountered. We strive to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity and support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.Our curriculum possesses both breadth and depth, offering coursework in anatomy, choreography, dance education, dance studies, history, music, pedagogy, screendance, somatics, and various dance techniques. Comprehensive programs of study maintain a balanced emphasis on both performance and scholarship in a professional and inclusive atmosphere.Admission is competitive, and our student body is comprised of approximately 200 undergraduates and 15 graduate students seeking professional quality dance training and meaningful educational experiences in the following degree programs: BFA in Ballet, BFA in Modern Dance, BFA in Ballet with Teaching Emphasis, BFA in Modern Dance Teaching, Certificate in Ballet Studio Teaching, Minor in Modern Dance, MFA in Ballet, MFA in Modern Dance, and a graduate Certificate in Screendance.ApplicationRequired Qualifications:Terminal degree in dance or a related area required, doctoral degree preferred.Preferred Qualifications:At least 3 years teaching experience, either in community, K-12, and/or higher education.Applicants will submit:Cover letter that addresses the specifics and vision for the position3-5 Research samples (i.e. education portfolio, scholarly writing, and/or creative research) via links or documentsA statement of no more than 500 words that addresses a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access as these relate to teaching and/or research.3 letters of recommendationContact information for 5 referencesGraduate transcripts (copies are fine for the application process, but official versions will be required upon hire)EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.Special Instructions for Candidates:Open Date:
10/23/2023Close Date:
Open Until FilledRequisition Number:
PRN01132CFType:
Faculty
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