Assistant Professor of Dance; Contemporary

Posting Number: req
38191

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type:
Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department:
Theatre and Dance (652A)

Academic

Location:

College of Fine Arts

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary:

This is a probationary position leading to a tenure decision. The typical timeline for tenure decisions at the University of New Mexico is a total of six years, with a mid-probationary review after the first three years.

The Dance Program at the University of New Mexico offers the following degrees: BA in Dance with designated concentrations in Contemporary and Flamenco; MA in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Dance History and Criticism; MFA in Dance; BA in Interdisciplinary Arts, in collaboration with other departments. The University of New Mexico is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in a majority‑minority state.

The Dance Program and University are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to cultivating an understanding of varied cultures through their teaching, research, and service, and who engage with the cultural and artistic contexts of New Mexico and the broader Southwest.

Teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels in contemporary dance and related areas, including contemporary technique and choreography/composition. Mentor undergraduate and graduate student creative work and contribute to advising, recruitment, curriculum development, and program service. Maintain an active research and creative agenda leading to performance, presentation, and/or publication.

The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

• M.F.A. in Dance by appointment date
• 2 years minimum experience teaching dance technique at the University level
• Evidence of an active research/creative agenda in contemporary dance as performer, choreographer, and/or collaborative dance-maker

• 5 years of experience teaching dance technique at the university level
• Instructional versatility in one or more additional dance forms or movement practices
• Expertise in any of the following areas: kinesiology, improvisation, choreography, conditioning for dancers
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate choreography and research
• Experience developing curriculum in contemporary dance and related areas
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience with digital and/or mediated performance practices, screen dance, video, projection, or related media-based work
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities

For best consideration, please apply by 4/12/2027. This position will remain open until filled.

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