Assistant Professor - Dance

Assistant Professor - Dance

Job no: 496027

SUNY Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 month) - DNS
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport, NY
Department: Dance
Categories: Faculty & Libraries

Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: The Department of Dance at SUNY Brockport is seeking a full time, tenure track, Assisant Professor to join the nationally recognized and diverse faculty and professional staff at SUNY Brockport. Primary responsibilities are teaching both studio and theory courses, pursing an active scholarship agenda, and service to the department and College. Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Dance or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach all level of modern and/or ballet dance technique.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach at least three of the following topics: Conditioning for Dance, Contact Improvisation or Partnering, Choreography, undergraduate history/ theory, graduate research, Kinesiology, Movement Analysis, Pedagogy, or Repertory.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with the department faculty, staff, and directors.
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals from a variety of communities and cultures, and encourage diversity in the curriculum, student body, and faculty.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Two years' experience teaching dance majors or dance minors in higher education.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach some levels of both modern and ballet.
  
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research and/or choreography.
  
• Scholarly or creative choreography experience in the field of dance.
  
• Demonstrated interest in contributing to the evolution of dance curriculum in higher education.
  Work Schedule: N/A Salary and Benefits: May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that specifically addresses the required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Background Investigation Statement:
  All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. New York State Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/496027/assistant-professor-dance jeid-bb57c29d0fc1bb458ebdbc2d62e5560b