[NEohioPAL] Tenure Track Modern Dance Faculty Position - University of Akron

[Sapienza,Neil B]

Assistant or Associate Professor, Modern Dance
The University of Akron
Qualified candidates sought for full-time tenure-track position. August 2009 anticipated start date. Responsibilities include: teach all levels of modern technique and choreography, choreograph mainstage productions, assist in administrative duties and committee work. Minimum qualifications: master's degree required, MFA preferred; professional experience in the field of Modern dance; teaching experience. Desired: knowledge of and ability to teach  partnering, rhythmic analysis, somatics (Gyrotonic), contact improv and philosophy and criticism for dance.

Nestled in the exciting northeast Ohio corridor, The University of Akron serves nearly 25,000 students from 40 states and 76 foreign countries with an array of associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and J.D. degree programs. A recent $300-million investment known as the New Landscape for Learning transformed the University's grounds into a park-like, pedestrian-friendly campus featuring 10 new buildings, 15 major additions and renovations, 30 acres of new green space, and thousands of trees. A world-class Center for Dance and Theatre is part of the new landscape. This impressive facility features seven technology-enhanced dance studios, including the Albrecht Dance Performance Studio; administrative and faculty offices; scene and costume shops; technology enhanced classrooms including a design lab/studio; and training room, physiotherapy, and locker room facilities. Adjacent is E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, the region's flagship performance venue.  Recent residencies include David Parsons Dance Company, Lines Ballet, and Doug Varone and Dancers.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a DVD of choreography or staged repertory, a statement of teaching philosophy, three current letters of reference and official transcripts. For more information, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa>  or contact Andrew Carroll at acarro1 at uakron.edu.

The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

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