Instructor of Dance – 526560 Position Available In [Unknown county], Alabama

Instructor of Dance

• 526560 Alabama, United States Arts and Sciences Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Aug 1 2025
• 22:55 CDT Department/Organization
  204271
• Theatre and Dance Rank
  Instructor Position Summary
  The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a renewable contract Instructor of Dance.

This one-year renewable contract position begins August 16, 2025. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities. Detailed Position Information
The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a renewable contract Instructor of Dance. This one-year renewable contract position begins August 16, 2025. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities. This non-tenure, renewable-contract instructor position will be responsible for teaching dance appreciation, dance pedagogy, composition and improvisation, dance history or aesthetics, graduate research methods, or dance anatomy/kinesiology, teaching studio dance techniques at all levels in jazz styles, ballet, and/or non-Western forms, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student teaching, choreography, and research. All renewable contract assistant instructor are expected to engage in service/academic citizenship appropriate to their area and expertise. Additionally, they are expected to maintain a good level of performance in the classroom and/or other appropriate instructional settings and to contribute to the overall instructional effectiveness of the academic programs in which they have assigned duties. Opportunities will be available to choreograph, rehearsal direct, or re-stage masterworks on students for the pre-professional company Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and other dance productions, as well as coach student creative work and serve as artistic director for student-choreographed concerts. The position will may also participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and advising of students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Minimum Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts in Dance or related field. Record of successful teaching at the college and/or university level. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to pedagogical approaches that serve all students, and a record of work using diverse and collaborative perspectives. Good communication and organizational skills are imperative. Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Review will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Submit a letter of application, specifically addressing how your qualifications, training, and experience meet the stated needs of the position, a detailed dance curriculum vitae, and the names and contact for two current references. Send links to teaching samples to Sarah M. Barry, smbarry@ua.edu. Additional questions may be directed to Prof. Barry. About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow. As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments. With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression. The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.