Assistant Professor of Dance (T/TE)

The School of Dance at the University of Arizona seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance position, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

We welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of dance practices with expertise in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Commercial styles and/or Vogueing. The successful candidate will teach studio practice and lecture courses and create concert performance works. The candidate will contribute to the School of Dance through teaching, creative pr scholarly research, collaborative initiatives, and service to the community as assigned at the School, College, and University levels.

A nationally ranked program, the School of Dance fosters a student-centered, inclusive, and engaged learning environment that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and conceptual analysis skills. We maintain a unique focus on performance, choreography, and pedagogy to prepare students for professional careers. We seek a candidate who aligns with the core values of the university with a devotion to the arts. Learn more about our approach to inclusive excellence at arts.arizona.edu.

The School of Dance is part of the Arizona Arts division, which serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences, programs, and assets on the University of Arizona (U of A) campus. At U of A, we live our purpose, mission, and values as a land-grant university. U of A is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the nation's strongest public universities, offering more than 150 majors. We have been recognized for our innovative life-work programs. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; dependent care programs; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! Learn about working at U of A by visiting talent.arizona.edu.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Foster
  a pluralistic learning environment and a sense of dignity, belonging,
  and empowerment for all students.
• Contribute
  to curriculum development, faculty governance, and administrative
  responsibilities of the School and College.
• Contribute
  to collaborative initiatives across the College of Fine Arts, Arizona
  Arts division, and the greater university.
• Collaborate
  effectively with the School Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate,
  revise, and develop undergraduate/ graduate curriculum.
• Contribute
  to inclusive public engagement, leadership, partnership, or outreach
  with a range of communities.
• Maintain teaching and creative/research activities with an
  ongoing professional practice; activities should advance a national and/or
  international research profile of creativity in choreography, publications, performance,
  or other relevant practices.
• Candidates may also teach the following dance
  practices/courses:
  - Choreography
  - Business/Careers
  in Dance
  - Teaching
  Methods
  - Dance
  History-including non-western histories
  - Dance
  Technology and Digital Media
  - General
  Education Large Lecture Courses in-person/online
  - Improvisational
  Forms
  - Music
  and Dance Collaboration
  - Other
  courses as assigned and contingent on the expertise of the candidate
  hired for this position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong
  organizational and leadership skills with the ability to problem-solve,
  collaborate, and work well with others.
• Ability
  to foster among students a sense of belonging and opportunities for
  personal growth and development.

• MFA
  in Dance or equivalent professional field.
  

• Significant professional experience as a performer, choreographer, and/or dance artist.
  
• At least three years or more teaching and choreographing experience at the university level or professional equivalency.
  
• Strong professional experience in teaching at least one of the techniques or style listed in the Position Highlights.
  
• Experience mentoring/applying new pedagogies and classroom strategies to advance fair and accessible learning opportunities.