Description:
Primary Purpose
Teach a variety of Dance courses and help to coordinate, develop the Dance program within the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Key Responsibilities
Teach in several diverse dance areas including: Technique, History, Pedagogy,
Responsibilities: Choreography/Improvisation, Movement, and Musical Theatre. Focus on Modern dance, with demonstrated additional ability in jazz / ballet and/or ethnic forms.
Manage annual pre-professional dance concert(s); Create original choreography for the Department of Theatre and Dance productions; Maintain strong creative presence in the department.
Recruit for departmental courses and productions; Engage in outreach activity (i.e. high schools; local studios; fund-raising efforts such as New Year’s Eve Gala).
Foster collegial university and community relations; Actively collaborate with School of Performing Arts faculty; Participate in departmental/university service activities; Advise dance majors and minors.
Other academic duties as assigned based on workload.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Masters of Fine Arts in dance or PhD in dance. The ability to work collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
College teaching experience and strong organizational skills.
Application Instructions:
Apply online at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=510
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Letter of Interest; Curriculum Vitae; Unofficial Transcripts; and the names with contact information for 3-5 professional references. Supplemental material as follows: Clearly identified web links to the applicant’s support video files, including applicant’s individual performance, using YOUTUBE or a similar web-based application.
Three confidential letters of reference directly from referees will be required of finalists; however, those are not to be uploaded at this time. Other support materials may be requested of finalists.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 19, 2017. However, the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. Offers of employment may be conditional pending successful completion of a background investigation.