Assistant Professor of Dance, Department of Theatre and Dance
Wake Forest University

Job Info

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description SummaryThe Department of Theatre and Dance at Wake Forest University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance, beginning July 1, 2025. We are committed to academic distinction, creative vision, and diversity among the faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in performance and choreography and the ability to teach classes in modern dance techniques and dance composition.Job Description:

Qualification:

Terminal Degree in Dance MFA or PhD. in Dance required. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education, which may include conservatory, undergraduate, high school or private studio. Evidence of scholarship and/or professional creative activity.

Required Skills include the successful candidate will provide instruction primarily in Contemporary and/or Modern Dance technique, Dance Composition, Improvisation, and History of Dance (Modernism/Postmodernism). Additional skill in other areas of the curriculum, such as Dance Education, Dance Production, Body Therapies, Technology, Tap dance, and/or other non-western dance forms is especially welcome, as is experience in guiding student choreography and producing/directing dance concerts.

Responsibilities

• Share undergraduate academic advising responsibilities; serve on Departmental and University Committees.
• In addition, faculty will be expected to play an active role in recruitment and retention of students and work collaboratively with other faculty on curricular development and administrative/organizational issues. Candidates should also possess strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student advising and mentoring.

To apply, please submit the following materials via https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/: The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file, which includes all of the following in the indicated order:

(1) a cover letter stating qualifications for the position as described, as well as addressing past and/or potential contributions to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through mentorship, teaching, creative work, and/or research.

(2) a CV with contact information for three professional references.

(3) a teaching statement outlining course offerings and pedagogical approaches to creating an inclusive learning environment.

(4) a statement of creative development that describes plans for expanding one's portfolio or a research statement that describes an academic research agenda.

(5) a link to a portfolio website or digital sample of choreography.

(6) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment).

Letters of reference will be requested only for short-listed candidates.

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description: Applications are due on November 15, 2024 by 5:00 pm EST. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to the search chair Professor Nina Lucas (lucasnm@wfu.edu). Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Wake Forest offers a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto "pro humanitate." For quick facts about the University, go to https://about.wfu.edu/.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Time Type RequirementFull timeIn order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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