Jacksonville University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & HumanitiesEffective Date
August 1, 2024Status
Full Time/ExemptJob Summary
The Department of Dance invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance with a focus on Jazz Dance forms beginning August 2024 and continuing through the 2024-2025 academic year. This position requires a professional artist with experience in performing, teaching, creative activity, and scholarship to be successful for a one-year (two-semester) appointment.Candidates should expect to work closely with undergraduate students and be able to communicate effectively within various platforms and modalities. Principal responsibilities include teaching, staging or choreographing works, and serving on departmental and university-wide committees. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching within a small collaborative environment and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and creative activity with undergraduates.Supervisory Responsibilities
Shared responsibility in directing, rehearsing, and producing the two mainstage dance concerts.Duties/Responsibilities
Must be able to teach all levels: jazz with a focus on contemporary, and/or commercial jazz.Must also be able to teach at least two of the following: Tap Dance, Dance Production, Dance History (Modern and Jazz), Composition, somatic practice, dance technology, and/or dance entrepreneurship.Serve as rehearsal assistant for guest artists in residence during the fall semester.Assist production staff in training the undergraduate students in technical and backstage skills for dance productions.Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSkills in instructional technology; BlackboardWilling to collaborate with the School of Performing Arts facultyEducation, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience
MFA in Dance (or related field) from an accredited university by the start date3 years of full-time teaching experience in Dance (or related field) preferredA strong record of professional dance experience preferredPhysical Requirements
Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machinesAdequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtuallyNear vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screensStamina to teach up to 24 hours weeklyThis is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.To Apply
Applicants need to send the following application files in a single PDF file to Debby Guy at dguy@ju.edu.Letter of interestUnofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be needed before hiring)Howard Administration Building2800 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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August 1, 2024Status
Full Time/ExemptJob Summary
The Department of Dance invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance with a focus on Jazz Dance forms beginning August 2024 and continuing through the 2024-2025 academic year. This position requires a professional artist with experience in performing, teaching, creative activity, and scholarship to be successful for a one-year (two-semester) appointment.Candidates should expect to work closely with undergraduate students and be able to communicate effectively within various platforms and modalities. Principal responsibilities include teaching, staging or choreographing works, and serving on departmental and university-wide committees. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching within a small collaborative environment and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and creative activity with undergraduates.Supervisory Responsibilities
Shared responsibility in directing, rehearsing, and producing the two mainstage dance concerts.Duties/Responsibilities
Must be able to teach all levels: jazz with a focus on contemporary, and/or commercial jazz.Must also be able to teach at least two of the following: Tap Dance, Dance Production, Dance History (Modern and Jazz), Composition, somatic practice, dance technology, and/or dance entrepreneurship.Serve as rehearsal assistant for guest artists in residence during the fall semester.Assist production staff in training the undergraduate students in technical and backstage skills for dance productions.Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSkills in instructional technology; BlackboardWilling to collaborate with the School of Performing Arts facultyEducation, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience
MFA in Dance (or related field) from an accredited university by the start date3 years of full-time teaching experience in Dance (or related field) preferredA strong record of professional dance experience preferredPhysical Requirements
Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machinesAdequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtuallyNear vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screensStamina to teach up to 24 hours weeklyThis is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.To Apply
Applicants need to send the following application files in a single PDF file to Debby Guy at dguy@ju.edu.Letter of interestUnofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be needed before hiring)Howard Administration Building2800 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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