Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance
Posting Number
F00080JP
Department
Theater and Dance
Position Summary

The Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year, full-time, visiting assistant professor of Dance, to begin July 1, 2017. As a collaborative and interdisciplinary department, Theater and Dance is committed to student achievement in the performing arts. As such, we encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our department and college. Specifically, we seek applications from those who could teach dance history, introductory dance courses, and an area of studio technique. Experience in ballet, modern, or contemporary preferred, but other areas of expertise will be considered. The teaching load is two courses each semester. The successful candidate will possess effective collaborative skills, interdisciplinary adventurousness, and enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse population of students. Terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) expected by time of appointment.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit: a letter of application that describes a research agenda and approach to teaching dance in a liberal arts setting; curriculum vitae; writing sample; and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the college and the department, see our website at www.bowdoin.edu.

Posting Date
03/13/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Once you have provided the required reference information and submitted your application, the reference providers will receive an email which is generated automatically from the application system. The email will provide them a link within which to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.
You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date
07/01/2017
Job End Date

Job Type
Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.