Assistant Professor, Department of Dance

: 1. Teach and develop introductory and upper-level courses related to dance education and teacher preparation.2. Teach Rudolf Laban’s movement framework (LMA) or Dance Elements / BSTERs (Body, Space, Time & Relationships) as it applies to teaching dance; dance science; dance composition; and / or dance technique(s).3. Teach varied courses from our dance curriculum such as Creative Dance for Children; Dance Methodology; First Year, Second Year, and Senior Seminars; Dance History; Dance Science; Ballet Pedagogy; Dance Composition; and / or Dance technique(s) of your expertise.4. Apply sustainable pedagogic practices in pursuit of equity and social justice.5. Be the Artistic Director for identified dance concerts.6. Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research and creative projects in dance.7. Supervise and teach student teachers and / or oversee teaching practicums in public or private schools.8. Continually develop scholarly and / or creative work in the professional community.9. Engage with prospective and incoming students.10. Assess student-teaching in community classrooms.11. Provide service to the department and university through student academic advising, curriculum / program development and assessment and others, and collaborate on school, college, and university-wide committees and programs.

1. Terminal Degree in Dance : PhD, or EdD, or a closely related field. (Candidates with an MFA degree with comparable professional experience and credentials will be considered if background and experience is especially well matched to qualifications for the position.)2. Teaching experience in dance.3. Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of a variety of teaching modalities such as culturally responsive, embodied, student-centered, reflective and inquiry / conceptually based approaches to teaching and learning in both theory and dance technique classes.4. Demonstrated record of research, scholarship and / or creative activities, and a commitment to continual development in these areas.5. Demonstrated commitment to student success, integrity, and the shared values of the department and university. BSU Institutional Values

6. Demonstrated sensitivity engaging with students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities and skills.7. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, undergraduate research and mentoring, university service, and community engagement.8. Clear written and oral communication skills that demonstrate professionalism across diverse contexts.

Value Added Areas of Expertise or Experience :

1. Teaching experience in dance in higher education2. Training or certification in the somatics field (e.g., Somatic Movement Therapy, Feldenkrais Method, yoga, Pilates)3. Familiarity with, or openness to, adopting the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.4. Teaching experience in K-12 education in dance5. Student Teacher Supervision in public or private sector

Value Added Areas of Expertise or Experience :

1. Teaching experience in dance in higher education2. Training or certification in the somatics field (e.g., Somatic Movement Therapy, Feldenkrais Method, yoga, Pilates)3. Familiarity with, or openness to, adopting the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.4. Teaching experience in K-12 education in dance5. Student Teacher Supervision in public or private sector