Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Feb 12 2025 Job Description: Binghamton University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach classical ballet and contemporary dance technique, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will teach a 3 course per semester load with an initial contract of up to 3 years, which may be renewable. In addition to Classical Ballet, contemporary dance knowledge should include expertise in one or more Modern Dance technique. African Dance, Latin dance or other international dance styles would be welcome additional fields of expertise. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative artist-teacher, whose creative activity, teaching skills and professional experience will contribute to the diversity and equity of the University. The department is committed to providing opportunities to increase participation in classes and productions by students of color and other marginalized communities. Binghamton offers both a Bachelor of Arts in theatre, with concentrations in acting/directing, design/technical theatre, and dance, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Because Binghamton students are notable for their high-achieving academic record, they seek to explore dramaturgical and artistic depth in whatever theatre program they pursue. In addition to performance courses in a wide range of techniques, students audition for main stage and studio productions ranging from the classical to the contemporary, including musicals, plays, and dance productions. The lecturer will teach beginning and intermediate dance to students in the BA Theater degree, the BFA in musical theatre, and to non-majors. This person may also teach courses based on their specialties and areas of interest. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Requirements: Requirements: + Expertise in teaching Classical Ballet + Expertise in teaching a contemporary dance style + A BA/BS/BFA in Dance by August 18, 2025 + Significant professional dance experience + Significant educational theatre dance or conservatory teaching experience + Inclusive teaching and mentorship that will help make dance and movement accessible to a broad range of student abilities + Commitment to safe dance practices Preferred Qualifications: + MFA + Specialization in an additional dance area + Choreographic Experience Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Additional Information: Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) . Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.