Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance

Description

In consultation with the Department Chair, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance teaches a 4/4 course load in a variety of topics within the discipline of dance including Dance Studies, History, and Appreciation.  Successful candidates will also have demonstrable experience teaching Cunningham-based techniques.  Service assignments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor include contributions to curriculum development, assessment, academic advising, recruitment, and student retention, as well as college and university service.  Salary range:  $55,000 - $63,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MFA or other terminal degree in Dance or a closely related field
• Minimum three years teaching undergraduate students
• Competency to teach both dance theory and studio-based techniques
• Record of experience of teaching in the areas of Dance Studies, History, and/or Appreciation
• Expertise in teaching Cunningham-based technique
• Commitment to and experience in fostering inclusive excellence and student-centered pedagogy
• Ongoing scholarly, creative, or professional engagement in the field (e.g. peer reviewed presentations at national/international conferences, authored articles and book chapters, presentation of choreographies for public performance, leadership in professional educational organizations, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching general education courses to non-majors, including honors and writing-intensive formats
• Interest and experience in online instruction and course development
• Decolonized approaches in Dance History pedagogy

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please submit:

•        A letter of application that addresses position qualifications and includes a short teaching philosophy.
•          Curriculum Vitae
•          Recent syllabus
•          Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
•          Sample of scholarly or creative research (e.g. published article, abstract, etc. and/or original choreography)
•          Letters of recommendation from three professional references (also include a list of references’ contacts including: name, institution, email, and most reachable phone number)
•          Official transcript of most recent terminal degree

No applications will be considered after August 10, 2026. For questions, please contact search committee chair, Elizabeth Johnson at  elizabj2@umbc.edu.

UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University's core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.