BCAS - Assistant Teaching Professor in Dance, Theatre & Dance

Department/Organization
204271 - Theatre and Dance

Rank
Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a renewable contract Teaching Assistant Professor position in Dance.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for an Assistant Teaching 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.
The faculty member is expected to maintain an active professional creative practice, including work both within the university and beyond the institution. 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. Opportunities on campus include choreographing, rehearsal directing, and/or re-staging works for students in the pre-professional company Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and other departmental productions. The faculty member may also mentor student creative work and serve as an artistic director for student-choreographed concerts. These opportunities provide meaningful avenues for the faculty member to contribute to the creative life of the department while supporting the artistic development of students.
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 Qualifications
Master 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 Qualifications
3-5 years of university teaching experience.

About the Division/College/School
The 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…