Tenure Track Faculty

Overview

Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track joint appointment between NTID and CLA in the field of performing arts (dance) at an academic rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor commensurate with experience in teaching and scholarship, with the possibility of a summer contract when necessary. This position provides a vital bridge connecting dance activities across all of RIT. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain currency in their field of expertise and to build a local, regional, and national reputation.

To attain tenure, faculty must satisfy institute expectations for scholarship and creative activity and achieve fluency in American Sign Language.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses such as World Dance and Culture, Choreography, and Movement Analysis and Visual Expression. The department seeks a candidate who can contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, innovation and flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration.

• MFA or equivalent, with at least one degree focused in dance.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and familiarity with Deaf culture, or a willingness to learn.
• Evidence of research and scholarly activities.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to individual differences.

Salary Range Dependent On Rank
Assistant Professor: $71,000 – $91,000
Associate Professor: $80,000 – $96,000
Full Professor: $94,000 – $114,000

Work Location: On Campus

Compensation: $71,000 – $114,000

• Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline: 180 – Faculty
• Application Materials:
  Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  August 13, 2026
• In compliance with NYS Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
• The hiring process may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any offer is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources.

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