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Job Title Visiting Lecturer Requisition Number FE04446 Working Title Department Name 8X300:Fine Arts - Theatre Arts Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MFA or PhD Required Related Experience 3 years professional experience in teaching and choreography Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time temporary, 9-month, Visiting Lecturer in Dance to join our outstanding faculty in the UK Department of Theatre & Dance for Fall 2025. Our new colleague will teach all levels of Jazz Dance. Other courses may include ballet, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre dance and/or African, and Introduction to Dance. Candidates will also choreograph for the annual dance concert and choreograph for a theatre or musical theatre production.
Candidates should demonstrate a successful record of recruitment, teaching, performance, and professional integrity. Standard teaching expectation is three courses per semester which includes teaching core courses in dance, technique, and other topics of interest.

When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following materials:

• a copy of their CV
• teaching philosophy
• links to two dance work samples, one concert dance work and one musical theatre
• links to two teaching samples, one of teaching technique and one of class movement content

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those received by February 21, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.