Instructor - Dance

40889BR

Department of Theatre and Dance

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) cultivates confidence-building artistic journeys with an infinite number of destinations. We are theatrical sound designers, independent filmmakers, and modern dance teachers. We are gallery owners, experimental sculptors, and art historians. We are symphony conductors, opera singers, and Broadway performers. We are researchers exploring the intersection of the arts with multiple disciplines. Our schools provide a supportive visual and performing arts education.

About the Department/School/Area

The School of Theatre & Dance at Texas Tech University champions training and education that is contemporary, exciting, and innovative in an inclusive and equitable environment. From their first semester on campus, our students direct, devise, design, dance, act, critique, dramaturg, and produce raw and fully designed events.

We in the School of Theatre & Dance recognize the continuous, intentional, and ever-evolving work of addressing historical and systemic injustice. Our students come from all walks of life and deserve to have the richness of their diverse backgrounds reflected in and supported by our teaching and practice. Recent coordinated efforts within the School have centered on diversifying and supporting faculty, transforming curricula, and reforming production practices, all with the goal of sustaining a place for artists, scholars, and educators to reach their full potential. As a community in transition that stands against racism, xenophobia, homophobia, sexism, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, classism, ableism, hate speech, ageism, and actions that silence, threaten, marginalize, or degrade others, we invite individuals who will bring their lived and creative experiences to our program to join us on this journey.

Major/Essential Functions

• Teach online graduate courses in Dance including Applied Anatomy & Movement Analysis and Applied Somatics

• Mentor graduate students and provide feedback for internal student success tracking

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor effectively, particularly with diverse student populations. Collaborative attitude and willingness to work with others toward a shared vision for the program. This position will be classified as Security Sensitive and requires a criminal background check if selected for employment.

Minimum of 5 years of professional employment in a related field, graduate degree (Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or doctorate) in Theatre, Dance, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the university level (beyond Teaching Assistantships)

• Experience teaching online asynchronous graduate-level courses

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter, list of 3 professional references, curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy statement

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Instructors

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

08/01/2025