Assistant Professor of Dance

Assistant Professor of Dance

• Salary: $55,000.00 - $59,500.00 Annually
• Location:
  
  Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Full-time Faculty
• Job Number:
• Division:
  College of Performing & Visual Arts
• Closing:
  Continuous
• FLSA:
  Exempt

Southern Utah University, a nationally accredited university located near the northern entrance to Zion National Park, seeks a highly motivated individual for appointment as an Assistant Professor of Dance Tenure Track to begin August 2026. This faculty member will instruct a selection of Secondary Dance Education, lower and upper-level Modern techniques, Improvisation, Dance Composition, Dance Appreciation, Conditioning, Kinesiology, Sound for Movement, and lower-division level Ballet, Jazz, and/or Tap technique.

• Be responsible for twenty‑four instructional credit hours per year with contributions to departmental productions.
• Mentor at least two student choreographers per year.
• Maintain at least five office hours per week.
• Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.
• Advise approximately 20 dance education students in collaboration with SUU academic advisors and the College of Education and Human Development.
• Assist in recruitment and retention duties (including auditions and some travel).
• Engage in active peer‑reviewed creative/scholarly activities.
• Participate in department, college, university committees and service.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a value of diverse aesthetics and contemporary training practices.
• The department is especially interested in candidates invested in culturally relevant teaching who can teach broadly within their discipline and are committed to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment.
• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Dance – requirements for graduation completed by August 2026.
• Documented successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of professional experience in the dance field.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching a selection of Secondary Dance Education, lower and upper-level Modern techniques, Improvisation, Dance Composition, Dance Appreciation, Conditioning, Kinesiology, Sound for Movement, lower-division level Ballet, Jazz, and/or Tap technique.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and communities.
• Demonstrate commitment to experiential undergraduate learning.

• If selected as a finalist, candidates will be asked to submit choreographic samples.

Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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