The School of Dance at the University of Arizona seeks applicants for a career track Assistant Professor of Practice starting August 1, 2024. A top ranked program at a public university, we welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of dance practices with expertise in at least one of the following genres: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Ballroom and somatic practices. The successful candidate will lead studio practice and lecture courses and create performance works in their area of specialty. The candidate will contribute to the School of Dance through teaching, creative research and service that contributes to the School, College, and University.

The School of Dance fosters a student-centered, inclusive, and diverse 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 and has a commitment to diversity with a devotion to the arts. Learn more about our approach to inclusive excellence at arts.arizona.edu/equity.

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 (UA) campus. At UA, we live our purpose, mission, and values as a land-grant university. We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the nation's strongest public universities, offering more than 150 majors. We are recognized for our innovative life-work programs.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

• Foster a pluralistic learning environment and a sense of dignity, belonging, and empowerment for all students including first generation and underrepresented populations.
• 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 diverse communities.

Candidates may teach the following dance practices/courses:

• Dance Technology and Digital Media
• Choreographic Pedagogy and Mentoring
• Business/Careers in Dance
• Dance History-including non-western histories
• General Education Large Lecture Courses in-person/online
• Improvisational Forms
• Music and Dance Collaboration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative pedagogies and classroom strategies that foster equitable and inclusive learning experiences.
• Ability to cultivate an inclusive classroom that enhances personal growth and identity development for students.

• MFA, MA in Dance or Equivalent Professional Dance Experience

• Strong professional experience in teaching at the university or professional level, one or more techniques in dance genres such as Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom and somatic practices.
• Expertise in non-Western dance forms, such as Latinx, African Diaspora, Street/Breakdancing, Capoeira, Bachata, Vogueing, and Salsa (other forms considered).
• Proven track record in choreographing and restaging creative works for professional concert and commercial performances.