Require Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Dance in Raleigh, NC

Job title: Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Dance

Company: North Carolina State University

Job description: In addition to your application, please include a current CV, brief cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.



Posting Details



Posting Information



Posting Number PG192849EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Dance

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule Varies according to need

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Performing Arts and Technology

About the Department



The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.



The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.



NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.



North Carolina State University is a land-grant university and home to about 35,000 students and is situated in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is part of University College. The mission of the Department of Performing Arts and Technology is to provide an accessible environment where all NC State students have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, which prepares them for a lifetime of arts engagement and a variety of careers. We cultivate this environment through excellence in teaching, performance, service, outreach, and creative and scholarly work in arts entrepreneurship, dance, music, and music technology.



The Department of Performing Arts and Technology offers a variety of technique, ensemble, and lecture courses. The Department has a new major in Music Technology and also provides academic minors in Dance Studies, Dance Performance and Choreography, Music Studies, Music Performance, and Arts Entrepreneurship. More information about the department can be found at https://performingartstech.dasa.ncsu.edu/

Essential Job Duties



The Department of Performing Arts and Technology (PA&T) seeks applicants for a renewable, full-time non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor position beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teaching, research, and evaluation skills.



Primary responsibilities include teaching an estimated nine credit hours per semester with a focus on dance science and somatics classes. Additional responsibilities will include departmental and university service, as well as maintaining professional research or creative activity within areas of expertise.

Other Responsibilities



Teaching courses from the dance and somatics curriculums will be the main focus. Creative activity or research appropriate to the area of expertise as well as service are expected.



Qualifications



Minimum Education and Experience

• This position requires a terminal degree in Dance or a related field, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience. Degree must be completed prior to August 2024.

Other Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have expertise in teaching several of the following courses: dance anatomy or kinesiology, research methods, and somatics (Pilates, yoga, and/or other somatic practices).


• Candidates should be active scholars and researchers in the dance science field and have experience mentoring student researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MFA or PhD in Dance (or equivalent) is preferred.


• It is preferred that candidates have expertise in teaching one or more of the following courses/areas: Laban and Bartenieff studies, Pilates, yoga, dance technology, screendance, tap dance, ballet, pedagogy, safe practices in dance, Native American dances, or dances from Asia, South or Central America or their diasporic forms.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)



N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No



Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions



Job Open Date 09/12/2023

Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants



In addition to your application, please include a current CV, brief cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.



Position Details



Position Number 00000928

Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 248401 - Performing Arts and Technology

AA/EEO



NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.



If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .



Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.



NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Supplemental Questions



Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?

• NCSU Website


• Job Alert (automated email from our system)


• NCSU Executive Search Services


• Monster.com


• CareerBuilder.com


• InsideHigherEd.com


• HigherEdJobs.com


• Other Online Job Board


• Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide


• Job / Career Fair


• The Chronicle of Higher Education


• Professional Journal


• Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)


• Radio / Television Advertisement


• Professional Organization


• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)


• Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter


• NCSU Employee Referral


• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)


• Other


• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question)



Application Materials Required



Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter


• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Expected salary:

Location: Raleigh, NC

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