Adjunct Instructor, School of Dance (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona School of Dance seeks Part-Time Adjunct Instructor(s) beginning January 13, 2027.

As a nationally recognized dance program at a public research university, we welcome applicants with expertise across a broad spectrum of dance and movement practices. We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in Pilates, with additional experience in one or more of the following areas welcomed: Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tap, Pointe, Choreography, yoga, and other related movement practices.

The successful candidate will teach studio practice and/or lecture courses within their area(s) of expertise and may have opportunities to create performance or choreographic work. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and contribute to the mission and academic community of the University of Arizona School of Dance.

The School of Dance fosters a student-centered learning environment that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and conceptual analysis skills. We maintain a unique focus on performance, choreography, and pedagogy to prepare students for professional careers. The School of Dance is part of the Arizona Arts division, which serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences, programs, and assets on the University of Arizona (U of A) campus. We seek a candidate who aligns with the core values of the university and has a commitment to learning for all with a devotion to the arts.

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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• Teach all
  levels of studio courses, with primary consideration given to candidates
  with expertise in Pilates. Additional areas
  may include Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tap, Choreography,
  Ballet/Pointe, and related dance and movement practices.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through studio instruction,
  choreographic processes, and academic or professional development.

• Teach
  courses within the candidate's area(s) of
  expertise, which may include:
  
  - Dance
  Technique/Studio Courses, including Pilates, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary,
  Ballroom, Tap, Choreography, and Ballet/Pointe.
  - Choreographic
  Pedagogy and Mentoring
  - Improvisational
  Forms
  - Music and
  Dance Collaboration
  - Business/Careers
  in Dance
  - Dance
  History, including non-Western histories
  - General
  Education and Academic Lecture Courses, in-person and/or online
  - Dance
  Technology and Digital Media

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated
  ability to implement innovative pedagogies and effective classroom
  strategies that foster meaningful and impactful learning experiences.
• Ability to
  cultivate an engaged, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that
  encourages personal growth and artistic development.
• Strong
  pedagogical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated
  expertise and professional experience in Pilates and/or other relevant dance or
  movement practices.

• A Bachelor's degree and or Master's degree
  in Dance, related discipline or Equivalent Professional Dance Experience.

• Experience teaching dance in an academic setting or intensive dance training environment.

Video should demonstrate ability to deliver:

Video may be edited to show examples of the four criteria above. Please include a URL link in your submission.