Job Description

Adjunct Instructor (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number req16032
Department School of Dance
Department Website Link dance.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional educator in ballet, hip hop, Pilates, yoga or body conditioning to teach dance majors in one of the top dance programs in the country. The dance program offers a BFA and MFA in Dance, with emphasis on both performance and choreography.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of studio courses in one or more forms of ballet, hip hop, Pilates, yoga or body conditioning.
• Maintain an active professional profile.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA or MA in Dance or equivalent professional credentials or certification.
• Regional or National profile and record of professional accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in choreography/composition at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in effectively utilizing technology.
• Experience with choreographing new work.
• Experience in contributing to dance related academic courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Strong pedagogical, organizational, and interpersonal communication experience.

Rank Instructor
Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 8
Job FTE 0.20
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date 5/19/2024
Contact Information for Candidates Duane Cyrus
dcyrus@arizona.edu
Open Date 5/23/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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