Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance (Professional Track)

About this position

The Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance (non-tenure track). The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in ballet and the ability to build and teach curriculum in/across one or more of the following areas: contemporary and/or traditional dance forms, somatic practices, performance and repertory, dance studies, choreography, and/or movement improvisation. The ideal applicant will capably teach all skill levels and confidently address multiple levels of ability within a single class. This position teaches courses for non-majors, dance majors (BFA and BA), and dance minors and contributes administration, expertise, and leadership through university, college, department, and area service commitments. The department encourages balancing professional rigor with student-centered pedagogy consistent with the expectations of a public university. This position is part of the Dance Area, which offers an MFA in Dance, BA in Theatre and Dance, BFA with a Performance and Choreography emphasis, BFA with a Dance Education emphasis, and a Dance minor. The Dance Area’s priority is to cultivate well-rounded artist citizens with a broad range of skills who can compete in and contribute to the shifting landscape of the performing arts and entertainment fields with agency and innovation. The faculty encourage students to develop concrete skills in dance with roots in live performance while simultaneously emphasizing the application of those skills to a variety of contexts and disciplines. The Dance Area supports and is supported by programs in Acting, Directing and Playwriting, Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities/Theatre Education, Live Design and Production, and Performance as Public Practice. This position requires relocation to Austin, TX. As an integral part of the thriving creative culture of Austin, Texas, the Department of Theatre and Dance offers an array of programs to prepare artists, scholars, and teachers to make profound contributions to theatre and dance through engaging study, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional performance experiences. The department has 35 full-time faculty members and 18 full-time staff members and is housed in well-equipped facilities, which include black box, proscenium, and lab theatres; teaching and practice spaces; and state-of-the-art design and computing labs. The department produces six large-scale and numerous small productions per year, including the largest student-driven biennial New Works Festival in the country. The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one research institution situated in Austin, Texas, a city known for its vibrancy, quality of life, and active engagement in the arts. The University has been awarded the Seal of Excelencia, designating it as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Minimum salary: $63,000, Nine-month appointment Start Date: August 2027

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