BCAS - Assistant Professor of Dance in Theatre & Dance

BCAS
- Assistant Professor of Dance in Theatre & DanceTuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesArts and SciencesTenure/Tenure-Track FacultyClosing at: Aug 1 2027Department/Organization204271
- Theatre and DanceRankAssistant ProfessorPosition SummaryThe Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Dance. The successful candidate will engage with students across the MFA and BA dance programs through teaching, mentoring, research and creative activity, and service. The faculty member will teach a combination of dance studies and studio courses, which may include dance pedagogy, graduate research methods, graduate dance seminars, and improvisation and composition, in addition to all levels of technique in the candidate's area of expertise. While we are particularly seeking candidates with experience teaching all levels of jazz and/or ballet techniques, additional expertise in dance forms such as Hip Hop, House, Street Style, or Latin forms, and in dance technology and digital media, will be considered an asset. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to the reimagining of curricular initiatives and the development of new courses. The faculty member will mentor graduate and undergraduate students in teaching, choreography, and research. Research and creative activity are integral components of the position. The faculty member is expected to develop and maintain a compelling creative research agenda with demonstrated potential to impact the field. This is an exciting time for creative work within the department, and in Fall 2027, we will open the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts, a new performing arts center featuring four venues including the dedicated 450-seat Eliza P. Culverhouse Dance Theatre. Creative research opportunities on campus include choreographing for the pre-professional company Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, contributing other departmental productions, and collaborative, interdisciplinary arts research opportunities through CARI, the Collaborative Arts Research Initiative, among others. Additional responsibilities include student recruitment, mentorship of student dance concerts, and service to the department, college, and university. The faculty member will also advise and mentor students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, contributing to their artistic, academic, and professional development throughout their time in the program.
Minimum QualificationsMaster of Fine Arts or PhD in Dance or related field. Record of successful teaching at the college and/or university level. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive pedagogical approaches and a record of work using various and collaborative perspectives. Good communication and organizational skills are imperative.
Preferred Qualifications3-5 years of university teaching experience and evidence of potential to impact the field through creative activity and research.
Instructions and Required Materials for ApplicationThis position begins on August 16, 2027. To apply, go to careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS. Review will begin November 15 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 information for three current references. Please submit PDF including links of teaching samples and creative works/research as Additional Documents. Questions may be directed to Associate Professor Lyndell T. McDonald, ltmcdonald@ua.edu.
About the Division/College/SchoolThe J. Frank Barefield Jr. 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 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 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.
About the UniversityThe University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.
S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the-art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in th