Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Dance - 1 Position to be Filled

Position Title :

Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Dance - 1 Position to be Filled

Requisition : 202500120F

Rank : Lecturer-Pool

FLSA status : Exempt

Hiring Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type :

Part-Time Non-Tenure Track

College :

College of Arts & Media

Department : Dept of Dance

Open Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

Quicklink :

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 45036

Contact Name : Jennifer Pontius

Title : Chair

Sam Houston State University

Department of Dance

Box 2269

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone : 936-294-1300

Contact Email : dnc_jkp@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job :

Lecturer-Pool faculty are non-tenure track faculty hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online courses, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.

The ability to teach multiple levels of ballet to BFA students and experience teaching Pilates will be the primary consideration for this position. Additional assignments could include dance history, world dance, pedagogy, or other areas of expertise that support the BFA and / or MFA curricula. There may be opportunities to choreograph and have work presented in department concerts each semester.

Educational Requirements for the Position :

MFA in Dance or related discipline is required.

Experience Required for the Position :

Teaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions Summary :

Please note : References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO Statement :

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