The Department of Theatre in Columbus State University's College of the Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Dance. The start date for this position is August 1, 2019 with possible summer employment.
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include: teaching several levels of technique in ballet, modern, contemporary/jazz, and musical theatre dance, as well as dance composition, performance, and dance history. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to choreograph for concerts, as well as, musical theatre productions. All tenure-track faculty at Columbus State University participate in recruiting, advising, and mentoring. Service activities at the department, college, and university level appropriate to rank are also required. The selected candidate will collaborate with departmental faculty to expand curricular offerings from a minor in dance to a future major in dance with the potential of creating a Department of Dance. Therefore, leadership potential is a must.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree in Dance or; teaching or equivalent professional experience, choreography experience, musical theatre choreography experience, familiarity with dance in liberal arts curriculum for undergraduates, and administrative experience. A minimum of 18 hours of graduate level course work in dance is also required.
Required Documents to Attach
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Delineating Relevant Credentials
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Samples of Creative Work
- Additional Documents: Contact information (email and telephone number) of three persons willing to provide professional letters of reference.
All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.
About Us
The College of the Arts and the RiverPark Campus represent a significant emphasis on the arts, collaboration, and partnerships. The Department of Theatre is uniquely positioned within the RiverPark Campus in a thriving, state-of-the art complex consisting of educational, rehearsal, shop, and performance spaces. Each season, the Department of Theatre presents three Children's Theatre productions and four mainstage productions. Each summer, the department also offers three productions in collaboration with the Georgia Repertory Theatre.
Columbus State University provides a creative, deeply personal and relevant college experience, which values diversity and inclusion in all forms. The University aspires to have faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Columbus region. Serving the Southeast while attracting students from around the world, Columbus State thrives on community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. Students at Columbus State University find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State University is a proud member of the University System of Georgia, enrolling more than 8,400 students in a wide variety of degree programs, from online degrees to a doctorate in education. Among public regional universities in the South, Columbus State University recently ranked No. 46 in the "Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News & World Report and No. 1 in the "Best Online Colleges in Georgia" for providing the best opportunities and value for students seeking online training and educational programs by the Affordable Colleges Online.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact: Brenda May Ito, Dance Search Chair, Department of Theatre, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907.
Conditions of Employment
A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.
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