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Assistant Professor Contemporary Dance
Winston-Salem, NC
Job Description
Assistant Professor Contemporary Dance
Documents Needed To Apply
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
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.
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Position Information
| Position Title | Assistant Professor Contemporary Dance |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 025205 |
| School/Department Information |
UNCSA, one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina, is the first state-supported arts conservatory in the United States. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, UNCSA's mission is to prepare gifted students for careers in the arts. The School of Dance consists of two majors. We offer a ballet major (approximately 125 students) and a contemporary major (approximately 100 students). The Ballet Program trains high school students grades 9-12, and BFA college student years I-IV. The Contemporary Program trains high school grades 10-12 and BFA college years I-IV. Together, our excellent long-standing reputation is rooted in strong daily technical training, dedicated nurturing of creative ingenuity, and outstanding performance of classic and cutting-edge dance repertory.
UNCSA fosters a collegial and collaborative environment and is dedicated to providing an invigorating place for talented young artists to develop and explore their personal identities through the arts. Collectively, the School of Dance faculty is committed to an atmosphere that is at once supportive and focused toward the building of artistic versatility. The ideal candidate shares those values and possesses the technical and collaborative skills needed to instill those values in our programs and in our students. This candidate will join our team in helping our students to meet and rise above the rigorous demands and challenges of the field. UNCSA has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and advancement of diversity among its faculty and staff. Our department encourages the consideration of candidates who will enrich UNCSA's academic and culturally inclusive environment. School of Dance faculty members are expected to engage in continued professional development, maintain professional connections and relationships, and be committed to serving a wholly diverse and inclusive community while employed at the school. |
| Position Summary | The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Dance is accepting applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor position in Contemporary Dance. All applications received by December 1, 2023 will be given full consideration. Notification of intent to hire will be made by April 12, 2024. Teaching responsibilities will begin Fall semester, 2024. |
| Description of Responsibilities and Duties | * Teaching dance technique to all levels of contemporary and ballet majors, as well as composition/ improvisation, and repertory * Presenting students in concerts and workshops * Assessing and advising students * Attending School of Dance faculty meetings * Serving on appointed committees * Participating in recruitment and audition of new students * Participating in School of Dance community outreach programs * Fulfilling additional duties as assigned by the Dean |
| Required Qualifications | * Professionally trained dance teacher with extensive experience exploring and teaching a dance technique that would situate holistically within the current techniques being taught at our School of Dance. A minimum of five years professional teaching experience, which may include conservatory, undergraduate, high school or private studio experience. Sought dance genres include Graham, Dunham, and other world forms including hip-hop. * Extensive experience choreographing and/or staging contemporary dance repertory. * Extensive performance background with national and/or international professional organizations preferred. * MFA or MA in the dance discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education and professional dance experience. * Additional teaching skills sought include one or more of the following: Composition/Improvisation, Partnering, Dance History, Musical Theater, Anatomy, Pilates or body therapies, Pedagogy, Career Preparation, Ballet technique. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Tenure Information | UNCSA utilizes a multi-year contract system in lieu of tenure. |
| Instructions to Candidates | Review of materials will begin in December 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit: http: employment.uncsa.edu. This is an EHRA position; the EHRA application will need to be submitted electronically, along with the required documents listed above, via UNCSA' s online employment system. http:employment.uncsa.edu * Curriculum Vitae - your most recently updated paginated CV * Cover letter * Statement of teaching - (see our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement) * Links or web addresses to video examples of your creative work or research, and of you teaching dance technique Preferred methods of communication (email, phone) with three possible references |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F102P |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Recruitment Range, if applicable | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Special Instructions to Candidates | 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. |
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How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- UNCSA Website
- Agency Referral
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
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- Online Job Board
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Media File
- List of References
- Teaching Philosophy
- Media File 2
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts strives to cultivate an environment that is diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination. UNCSA is committed to prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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