[NEohioPAL] Assistant Professor, Dance at The University of Akron

[Cooke,Mary E]

Job Announcement

Assistant Professor, Dance
The University of Akron

Qualified candidates sought for full-time tenure-track position.  August 2011 anticipated start date.  Responsibilities include:  teach in the dance curriculum including advanced levels of ballet technique, choreograph or restage mainstage productions, mentor student choreographers, advise students on academic and career goals, serve on college and/or university committees, engage in scholarly activities and/or creative endeavors.

Minimum qualifications:  A relevant master's degree, required, M.F.A. or Doctorate in dance preferred; professional experience in the field of Ballet; teaching experience required; ability to teach advanced levels of ballet technique; demonstrated ability to choreograph or restage ballets.

Desired qualifications:  teaching experience at the college level; sensitivity to the nature of teaching B.F.A. and B.A. dance majors as well as dance minors; knowledge of and ability to teach Pointe, History of Ballet, and teach one or more of the following:  dance education, choreography, anatomy and physiology for dance, beginning through intermediate levels of Ballet technique, somatic education practices (Alexander Technique, Gyrotonic (r)).

Nestled in the exciting northeast Ohio corridor, The University of Akron serves more than 29,000 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, Doug Varone and Dancers, Taylor 2, and Keigwin + Company.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.  Priority will be given to applications received by January 17, 2011.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a DVD of choreography or restaged repertory, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts.  Official transcript will be required for hire.  For more information, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa<http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa>.

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.

Apply for this position at:  http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/.  Requisition number:  006041.
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