Assistant Professor of Dance
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, Texas, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 3, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Other Arts, Performing Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Dance
Requisition
202400134F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Dance
Open Date
12/03/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40889
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Jennifer Pontius
Title
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Dance
Box 2269
Huntsville, TX 77341-2269
Contact Phone
936-294-1875
Contact Email
dance@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Teach courses supporting both BFA and MFA in Dance, Essential expertise includes the ability to teach advanced-level technique courses in either ballet, modern/contemporary, or jazz to dance majors. The candidate must also be skilled in teaching choreography. Additional teaching assignments may include areas that complement the department’s curriculum, such as dance history, non-Western dance forms, critical studies, pedagogy, technology, production, Pilates, or somatic-based practices.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA or PhD in Dance.
Experience Required for the Position
Minimum two years of experience teaching at the college level is required.
Other Requirements for the Position
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspiring teacher, mentor, and practicing dance artist. Robust engagement in research aligned with the candidate’s area of pedagogy is required. This may include choreography, performance, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations. Service to the department is an ongoing responsibility, including chairing thesis committees, advising undergraduate students, participating in auditions and juries, and contributing to departmental development and assessment initiatives. Regularly choreographing and collaborating with students for departmental performances is expected.
Special Instructions Summary
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Dance
Requisition
202400134F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Dance
Open Date
12/03/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40889
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Jennifer Pontius
Title
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Dance
Box 2269
Huntsville, TX 77341-2269
Contact Phone
936-294-1875
Contact Email
dance@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Teach courses supporting both BFA and MFA in Dance, Essential expertise includes the ability to teach advanced-level technique courses in either ballet, modern/contemporary, or jazz to dance majors. The candidate must also be skilled in teaching choreography. Additional teaching assignments may include areas that complement the department’s curriculum, such as dance history, non-Western dance forms, critical studies, pedagogy, technology, production, Pilates, or somatic-based practices.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA or PhD in Dance.
Experience Required for the Position
Minimum two years of experience teaching at the college level is required.
Other Requirements for the Position
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspiring teacher, mentor, and practicing dance artist. Robust engagement in research aligned with the candidate’s area of pedagogy is required. This may include choreography, performance, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations. Service to the department is an ongoing responsibility, including chairing thesis committees, advising undergraduate students, participating in auditions and juries, and contributing to departmental development and assessment initiatives. Regularly choreographing and collaborating with students for departmental performances is expected.
Special Instructions Summary
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee'
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Submit a link to samples of your creative work.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Media Presentation
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Reference Contact Information
- Transcripts
- Teaching Evaluations
- Teaching Portfolio
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