Teaching Assistant Professor of Dance

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Dance
Position Number 600201
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH School of Theatre and Dance
Department Homepage https://theatredance.ecu.edu
Advertising Department THEATRE&DANCE,SCH OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Dance
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor of Dance
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 29,000 students. It is the third largest university in North Carolina. ECU offers 87 Bachelor’s degrees programs, 69 Master’s degree programs,13 Research Doctoral degrees, 5 Professional Doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine, and the School of Dental Medicine.
The School of Theatre and Dance, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 students across BFA programs in acting, dance, educational theatre, and entertainment design and production, and a BA in theatre arts. Over 30 faculty and staff support the artistic and creative work of the students and school. East Carolina University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Job Duties
Job Duties include teaching, recruiting, supporting the BFA in Dance program, service to the school and University, and other duties based on the needs of the School.
The teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester with an expectation for creative contribution to the ECU/Loessin Playhouse Season. The generalist candidate will contribute to teaching dance kinesiology, and one or more of the techniques (Ballet, Modern, and Jazz) currently offered in in our degree program. There is potential for the candidate’s areas of expertise to be emphasized within the teaching load.
The successful candidate will be expected to continue an active performing career, both outside of the University and within the School of Theatre and Dance.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
Minimum Qualification (candidates must have):
  • Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) or equivalent experience in Dance.
  • Experience training and educating pre-professional or professional level dancers
  • Developing creative activity and/or research.
  • Expertise in any area of dance practice or scholarship including but not limited to hip hop, commercial dance, tap, dance history, pedagogy, somatics, partnering, pointe, improvisation, composition, dance kinesiology, and world dance forms such as African, Latin, Asian, and Southeast-Asian diasporas.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
n/a
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preferred candidates may have one or more of the following:
  • Experience teaching dance at the university level
  • The ability to teach Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, and Jazz Techniques; beginning through the advanced levels
  • The ability to teach Dance Kinesiology
Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin:
  • Cover letter addressing position description
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Links to online videos of recent teaching and choreography
  • List of at least three professional references including affiliation, email address, and phone number (letters of recommendation will be required at a later date)


The submission of a Portfolio, Certifications, and Additional Documentation are optional.
Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 letters of recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letter of recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Information about the ECU School of Theatre and Dance can be found at https://theatredance.ecu.edu/ .
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 10/09/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 10/24/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66371
Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
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