Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Job Summary: The UW-Madison Dance Department seeks a colleague to develop and teach courses in ballet at all levels. The successful candidate will have experience teaching ballet and expertise in one of the areas of Contemporary Dance, Screendance, Dance Studies, Composition, Movement Analysis, and/or Ethnic Dance Practices. We are looking for a colleague with experiences supporting students from diverse backgrounds to learn, grow, and succeed in our department's academic and artistic environment. The position comes with ample opportunity to develop connections and collaborate on projects and events across campus and within the local, regional, and state communities. The UW-Madison Dance Department is a leader and innovator in the field of dance. Our institution was the first in the nation to establish a dance degree program in higher education. It was here, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 1926, under the leadership of dance pioneer Margaret H'Doubler, that dance became a rigorous academic discipline, and the body became the route to scientific inquiry, self-discovery, creativity, and citizenship. Our department and its world-class faculty and professional staff are committed to excellence through teaching and research, and we strive to impact the world within and outside of the university, through the Wisconsin Idea, with the aim to improve people's lives through dance. In addition to our BFA and BS degree programs in dance, the department offers five certificates (Dance, Dance Studies, Dance Movement Therapy, Pilates and Dance Education), brings elective dance courses to hundreds of students each semester, and welcomes pre-collegiate students to campus for summer intensive study and dance festivals. We also produce several concerts and host internationally renowned guest artists each academic year. Our dedicated dance space--the beautifully renovated historic Lathrop Hall--is located in the heart of UW-Madison, near Lake Mendota, the state capitol, and downtown Madison. Our facility includes five spacious dance studios, a Pilates equipment lab, and the H'Doubler Performance Space, a 240-seat proscenium theater. The Department of Dance resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength. The UW-Madison School of Education is dedicated to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive learning/working environment for students, faculty, and staff. At the School of Education, we acknowledge that, historically, bias, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and hate have taken many forms, and we commit to take action to create a school that is welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Principal Duties: Teaching: Develop and teach ballet thesis and technique courses at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and at least one other dance style, such as contemporary, jazz, tap, or urban/social dance. Other assignments could include instruction in composition, improvisation, repertory, movement analysis, somatic, dance history, dance studies, and other movement practices. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development of the department's ballet curriculum and programs. Research: Develop and maintain distinctive and focused creative research on choreography and/or performance in ballet, with demonstrated national recognition. Service: Active engagement and participation in faculty governance, community building, and the academic, administrative, and artistic functioning of the department. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree Dance MFA or PhD in Dance or related field by August 18, 2025 start date Required PhD Dance MFA or PhD in Dance or related field by August 18, 2025 start date Qualifications: Minimum Years and Types of Work Experience: Candidates must have a Dance MFA or PhD degree in Dance or a related field Provide evidence of having created and presented ballet productions Have a minimum of two years teaching at the university level (preferred) Provide evidence of successful application for external grants (preferred) Document experience in community-engaged arts practices or education (preferred) Demonstrate experience in new course development Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 18, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment process, please email education-HR.DDR@education.wisc.edu and one of our Division Disability Representatives will contact you. More information can also be found at https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/. How to Apply: Instructions to Applicants: Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) research statement, (d) teaching statement, and (e) a portfolio of artistic work and/or 1-2 samples of scholarly writing. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Sunday November 24, 2024; however, this position will remain open, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Chris Hofland hofland@wisc.edu 608-262-4084 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/DANCE Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 301621-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 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