Assistant Professor - DanceJob Department/School College of Arts and SciencesFT/PT/Temp Full timeLocation Garden City, N.Y.Assistant Professor of Dance Tenure-Track College of Arts and Sciences JOB SUMMARY: Adelphi University’s Department of Dance seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty appointment in Dance. The ideal candidate will be committed to collaborating with current faculty in cultivating a forward-thinking curriculum for diverse, multifaceted dance artists for the 21st century. Candidates must be able to engage in inclusive teaching strategies for contemporary dance artists. Faculty typically teach nine credits per semester in a two-semester academic year. This position begins August 2025 and incorporates student instruction and the possibility of choreographing or staging works for departmental productions as part of the teaching load. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will teach Department of Dance courses that include dance technique and/or additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (e.g. dance forms such as hip-hop/street styles, Afro-Caribbean, Indian classical dance, Native American, capoeira, Gaga, Flying-Low, and others).
Other additional courses could include dance and technology, anatomy for dancers, dance pedagogy, partnering, dance conditioning, contact improvisation, and dance improvisation.
Additionally, they may choreograph at least one artistic work per semester for the departmental productions.
Hired faculty will also assist with recruitment and curriculum revision.
Additionally, they may choreograph at least one artistic work for the departmental productions per semester if desired.
Hired faculty will also assist with recruitment and curriculum revision.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements
The position requires a terminal degree of MFA or MA plus equivalent professional experience.
At least three years of demonstrated teaching proficiency (full-time preferred).
Demonstrated professional-level experience in the creative/performance field.
Demonstrated commitment to practices of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging through scholarly and creative activity, pedagogical practice, civic or community engagement, and/or a position statement will be given preference.
Applicants should show evidence of the ability to teach all levels of a relevant movement practice; evidence of ability to teach dance studies and/or critical theory in dance; and evidence of a commitment to culturally relevant, diverse, and inclusive teaching practices.
Preferred but not required
Demonstrated record of success in choreography, including the development of new work.
Demonstrated record of success in teaching multiple levels of dance training.
Professional experience that connects our students to the industry, professional dance companies, and grad school programs.
Experience teaching in higher education
APPLICATION:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, only applications received byJanuary 22, 2024will be assured full consideration.
All interested applicants apply online at Adelphi (https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/searchResults?org=ADELPHI&cws=43) . Applicants should submit:
a letter of application
a curriculum vitae
one letter of recommendation
a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)
a DEIB statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (1 page)
2-3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to be contacted if the candidate is short-listed
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $77,000 - $79,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here (http://hr.adelphi.edu/benefits/faculty/#xdcof=MDU1M2U0NjQtNjNhMi00NjI5LWI0ZGEtMGE1ZTg3ZmEzNzVh) .
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
THE ADELPHI UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF DANCE:
Founded in 1938, Adelphi is among the first American colleges to have a dance program. We are a technique-based, concert-dance focused BFA program. While not a conservatory, we train like one with our focus on two daily technique classes. Adelphi offers an attractive suburban campus with a 45-minute train ride into NYC. There are currently about 40 majors and minors in the Department. Students perform in two different productions per semester, one of which is choreographed by faculty and a guest, and the other is a student-driven concert showcasing student creative works.
Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.