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Assistant/Associate Professor in Dance

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Oct 8, 2022

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Dance George Mason University School of Dance invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Dance, with the appointment to begin in Fall 2022. Candidates should have a record of highly distinguished performance, a body of choreographic work, teaching experience in contemporary modern dance forms and dance composition. Collectively, the School of Dance faculty is committed to fostering an environment for students that is at once supportive and technically demanding. Selective auditions allow us to maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio which aligns with our student-centered strategy to offer conservatory training in a robust academic environment. Graduates of our program recognize the formidable realities of pursuing an artistic life, and possess the technical and collaborative skills to meet those challenges.George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities:Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the BFA program teaching contemporary modern dance technique based on sound anatomical principals that complement the diverse aesthetics of our faculty, as well as teaching in the choreography/composition series;Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired: improvisation, video technology, dance history, and non-western dance forms;Other duties include: rehearsing repertory, choreographing for our majors, artistic direction of student concerts, and participating in faculty governance;In addition to teaching dance majors and non-majors, our faculty are invested in audience development and expansion of the dance community. Our faculty are committed to the department's goals in promoting equitable and diverse perspectives and practices within our curriculum; andThis position has a 3:3 teaching load, and service to the department is expected.Required Qualifications:Candidates must have a terminal degree in Dance by August 2022;A distinguished performance career;A body of choreographic work; andUniversity teaching experience with dance majors.Preferred Qualifications:Experience teaching non-majors; andExperience directing student concerts.

For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

"Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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