Assistant Professor of Dance

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa is seeking a candidate for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Dance, to begin Fall 2023. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The successful candidate will have an MFA or Ph.D. in Dance or Dance Education with a minimum of three years college-level teaching experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to brain-compatible dance education and its application to brain-compatible teaching methods. The department offers a BA in Theater, a BFA in Musical Theater, and a BA in Dance, with a focus on teaching preparation. Teaching responsibilities in the Dance discipline include, but may not be limited to, courses in at least two dance techniques, dance history, dance in world cultures, and ability to teach at least one of the following: dance anatomy, kinesiology and injury prevention; dance composition and choreography; pedagogy; and dance production. The candidate will have opportunities to choreograph for various dance productions offered as part of the performance season. Required Attachments All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 1. Cover letter 2. Current curriculum vitae 3. Transcripts 4. Contact information for three references A teaching philosophy as well as a diversity statement is highly encouraged. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs. The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting 140-character tweets to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance. As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations. Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. External Field Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.