Montclair State University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Dance
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, us, 07043
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae
for automatic population of information to the application.
The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
Review information
and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
In the
“My Experience”
section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note:
If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Dance to begin work on September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will join our nationally recognized Dance Division and will contribute to our mission of training the next generation of dynamic and diverse dance artists.
Interested applicants should have experience in teaching dance courses in higher education, a passion for inclusive pedagogy, a clear and focused creative agenda, and strong administrative skills. Responsibilities will include teaching a range of courses within the current curriculum for graduates and undergraduates, while also helping to expand and imagine our curriculum for the future. Additionally, this faculty member will contribute to the success and functioning of our program in ways such as mentoring students, directing dance concerts, curating repertory, choreographing for shows, and leading recruitment efforts both on and off campus.
We seek a highly engaged faculty member who will enrich our collaborative, diverse, and interdisciplinary community and who is committed to continuing their creative practice to bring innovative industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University's reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have an MFA or PhD or the equivalent in professional experience, a strong record of university-level teaching excellence, experience in student mentorship, demonstrated administrative ability, and a significant record of work in the professional field.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, artistic/creative research statement, and 2-3 samples of creative work, which can be uploaded during the application process.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.
APPLY BY:
The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.
Department : Theatre and Dance
Position Type : Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at
973-655-5000 (Option 2) , or email
talent@montclair.edu .
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
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Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae
for automatic population of information to the application.
The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
Review information
and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
In the
“My Experience”
section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note:
If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Dance to begin work on September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will join our nationally recognized Dance Division and will contribute to our mission of training the next generation of dynamic and diverse dance artists.
Interested applicants should have experience in teaching dance courses in higher education, a passion for inclusive pedagogy, a clear and focused creative agenda, and strong administrative skills. Responsibilities will include teaching a range of courses within the current curriculum for graduates and undergraduates, while also helping to expand and imagine our curriculum for the future. Additionally, this faculty member will contribute to the success and functioning of our program in ways such as mentoring students, directing dance concerts, curating repertory, choreographing for shows, and leading recruitment efforts both on and off campus.
We seek a highly engaged faculty member who will enrich our collaborative, diverse, and interdisciplinary community and who is committed to continuing their creative practice to bring innovative industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University's reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have an MFA or PhD or the equivalent in professional experience, a strong record of university-level teaching excellence, experience in student mentorship, demonstrated administrative ability, and a significant record of work in the professional field.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, artistic/creative research statement, and 2-3 samples of creative work, which can be uploaded during the application process.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.
APPLY BY:
The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.
Department : Theatre and Dance
Position Type : Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at
973-655-5000 (Option 2) , or email
talent@montclair.edu .
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr