Assistant Professor of Dance - Multicultural Dance

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Assistant Professor of Dance - Multicultural Dance at Oakland University. Join to apply for the Assistant Professor of Dance - Multicultural Dance role at Oakland University
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Assistant Professor of Dance - Multicultural Dance
Requisition No.: 0000788

The Department of Dance in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multicultural Dance beginning August 15, 2026. Responsibilities will include teaching in the BA and BFA curriculum, providing artistic leadership in the undergraduate dance program, recruitment engagement, advising, and directing and choreographing for student productions.

Depending on interest and expertise, courses taught may include but are not limited to:
Urban Dance (Hip Hop), African Dance and/or other World dance techniques. Ability to teach in at least three of the following areas:
Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Pedagogy, Kinesiology, Choreography, Improvisation, Movement Analysis, Dance Technology, or Dance Production. Successful candidates will have an understanding of current performance practices in contemporary and classical work, an enthusiastic commitment to teaching undergraduate students, and a positive collaborative approach to working with fellow artists. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain personal scholarship and professional contacts with local, state, national and international associations.

• an M.F.A. in Dance or dance-related PhD
• minimum of three years university-level teaching experience
• significant professional experience performing and choreographing

To apply, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable).

Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional Reference section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters. A review of applications will begin on November 8, 2025. Questions may be directed to Allison Woerner, woerner.

Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance is a leading center of performing arts education in southeast Michigan, offering educational and performance opportunities to undergraduate, graduate students, and community members. SMTD students learn and grow as musicians, actors, dancers, designers, arts educators and researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment. More information:
www.oakland.edu/smtd
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The Dance program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department produces four to six concerts annually on the OU campus, with student dance companies including the Oakland Dance Theatre and OU Repertory Dance Company. The Dance Program is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.

The University is located on 1,443 acres in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills, Michigan. It offers a wide range of degree programs and emphasizes community engagement and collaboration. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.