Fine & Performing Arts, Lecturer of Dance, Non-Tenure Track

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Fine & Performing Arts, Lecturer of Dance, Non-Tenure Track Position Title Fine & Performing Arts, Lecturer of Dance, Non-Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (02105A) Department Name FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of in the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ) at Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position for academic year 2022–23 with a specialty in Dance. This is a lecturer appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and review. We are a congenial, collaborative program, housed on Loyola’s beautiful lakeside campus. CAS / LUC provides opportunities for promotion based on demonstrated teaching excellence and service to the program, school, and university. For more information about the Department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/dfpa/ .

This search is part of a University-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding faculty members who are reflective of our diverse student body and committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines). Of special interest are candidates who can further the University’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position includes teaching undergraduates in introductory through advanced coursework in Dance. Teaching responsibilities include core courses in Ballet I, Jazz I, or Modern I; Seminars in Dance, Ballet, Modern or Jazz II, Non-western or Inclusive Dance Practices as well additional production and extracurricular faculty mentorship. We are seeking candidates who would lead a new Teaching Artist minor for the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and who can work closely mentor our Dance majors and minors. Qualifications
Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of distinguished performance and student mentorship. The successful candidate will need the ability to teach a broad range of coursework in an expanding dance program, which is dedicated to transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. A minimum of 4 years of teaching experience at the college/university level and significant professional experience is required. Candidates must hold an MFA or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Expertise in modernist dance (Graham, Horton, Humphrey/Limon) is valuable. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is required.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially regarding socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic education. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of distinguished performance and student mentorship. The successful candidate will need the ability to teach a broad range of coursework in an expanding dance program, which is dedicated to transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. A minimum of 4 years of teaching experience at the college/university level and significant professional experience is required. Candidates must hold an MFA or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Expertise in modernist dance (Graham, Horton, Humphrey/Limon) is valuable. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is required.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially regarding socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic education. Open Date 06/09/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit to http://www.careers.luc.edu (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position criteria outlined above; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through teaching and other channels and engaging a diverse community through writing and service. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendations from individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position to be submitted electronically to the above website (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt from LUC ).
For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by June 20th, 2022.

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to our mission of social justice and transformative education. The University believes that broad diversity is critical to achieving its mission. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed . Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20490 Job Number 85TBD Organizational Location PROVOST
Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/15/2022 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement
2. Writing Sample
3. Scholarly Publications
4. Teaching Evaluations
5. Other Document
6. Unofficial Transcripts
7. Multi Media
8. Resume

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