The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, located in Winston-Salem ("The City of the Arts), was the first state-supported, residential school of its kind in the nation. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, UNCSA opened in Winston-Salem in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972. More than 1,200 students from middle school through graduate school train for careers in the arts in five professional schools: Dance, Design and Production (including a Visual Arts Program), Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the state's only public arts conservatory, dedicated entirely to the professional training of talent students in the performing, visual and moving image arts. The chancellor, deans, and faculty work with students in a residential setting to create an educational community that is intimate, demanding, and performance-centered. Learning is enriched by access to an academic program responsive to a conservatory curriculum. Founded to be both an education institution and a resource enhancing the cultural life of the state of North Carolina and the Southeast, UNCSA offers numerous public performances, on- and off-campus, as well as community education in the arts.

UNCSA is the sole arts conservatory among the seventeen campuses affiliated with the UNC system, and offers majors in Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. UNCSA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive artistic and educational community, welcoming and supportive of all faculty and staff.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Dance is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Ballet. The successful candidate will teach courses in all levels of ballet to students in both high school and undergraduate programs. In addition, they will be expected to teach from among the following: Pointe, Virtuosity (traditionally Men's Class), Partnering, Repertory, Dance History, Pedagogy, and Career Preparation. We also welcome Character Dance, Musical Theater, Composition, Improvisation, Anatomy, Choreography, and Contemporary Dance skills.

The School of Dance is a partner school with the Prix de Lausanne and the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).

In addition to teaching responsibilities, this role involves several other duties, including but not limited to choreographing or staging work for UNCSA productions on an annual basis, advising students, writing letters of recommendation, participating in departmental administration, contributing to audition and recruiting efforts, and serving on school and campus-wide committees.

The School of Dance administration and faculty are dedicated to creating artistic enrichment and technical rigor in our students. The ideal candidate not only shares these goals, but also possesses the teaching and collaborative abilities to cultivate these ambitions in our students. The candidate will also help our students navigate and excel in an evolving field that presents increasing demands and challenges.

M.F.A./M.A. in dance, or equivalent performance background with a professional ballet company. A minimum of two to five years professional teaching experience, which may include conservatory, undergraduate, high school, or private studio is required. Experience and substantial knowledge of the classical ballet repertoire.

A minimum of 5 years of university and/ or pre-professional level teaching and experience with classical ballet methodology and pedagogy. A certificate of pedagogical ballet training is a plus.

Document requirements:

* Cover Letter

* CV- paginated

* Teaching Philosophy

* Links to Your Work/Research - Please provide links to samples of your teaching, creative work, and/or research.

* Names and contact information of 3 references. We will not contact them at this time.'

For best consideration please apply by December 1st, 2023. Position will be open until filled. We anticipate notifying the selected candidate for this position by April 1, 2024, and teaching responsibilities will commence in the Fall of 2024.

An EHRA application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UNC nondiscrimination policy.