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SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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Position Title Assistant Professor of Dance Requisition 202400134F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Dance Open Date 12/03/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40889 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Jennifer Pontius Title Department ChairAssociate Professor of Dance
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Huntsville, TX 77341-2269 Contact Phone 936-294-1875 Contact Email dance@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Teach courses supporting both BFA and MFA in Dance, Essential expertise includes the ability to teach advanced-level technique courses in either ballet, modern/contemporary, or jazz to dance majors. The candidate must also be skilled in teaching choreography. Additional teaching assignments may include areas that complement the department’s curriculum, such as dance history, non-Western dance forms, critical studies, pedagogy, technology, production, Pilates, or somatic-based practices. Educational Requirements for the Position MFA or PhD in Dance. Experience Required for the Position Minimum two years of experience teaching at the college level is required.
Other Requirements for the Position The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspiring teacher, mentor, and practicing dance artist. Robust engagement in research aligned with the candidate’s area of pedagogy is required. This may include choreography, performance, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations. Service to the department is an ongoing responsibility, including chairing thesis committees, advising undergraduate students, participating in auditions and juries, and contributing to departmental development and assessment initiatives. Regularly choreographing and collaborating with students for departmental performances is expected. Faculty develop and pursue an agenda of creative activity/research centered in dance and appropriate to the candidate’s areas of expertise. Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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