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Instructor in Dance

Position Number: 6930135
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Instructor in Dance

43835BR
Position DescriptionContributes to the universitys mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) is the beating heart of Texas Tech University. We are a Values Based Organization, and a creative community with the resources of a world-class public university. Our students from all over the world shine with Texas-sized ambition, curiosity, and compassion. Across the School of Art, School of Music, School of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts, our schools provide a supportive visual and performing arts education. New students join a community of 1,150 arts dedicated undergraduate and graduate students-including D.M.A. and Ph.D. candidates, and over 135 faculty members. The arts are relevant, critical, and essential to contemporary life. An education in the arts inspires students to communicate through artistic tradition while embracing and creating innovative technologies as vehicles for individual expression and social change. For more information visit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/visual-performing-arts/.

About the Department/School/Area
The School of Theatre & Dance is NAST and NASD accredited and offers the B.A. in Dance, B.A. in Theatre Arts; B.F.A. in Theatre Arts: acting, design, musical theatre; B.F.A. in Dance, M.A. in Dance Studies; M.A. in Theatre Arts; M.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Arts Administration, Playwriting, Design, and Performance and Pedagogy; Ph.D. in Fine Arts with a Track in Theatre. A faculty of 23 full-time professors serves approximately 140 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. Technical and administrative support includes a total of 11 staff positions. The school's resources include a new state-of-the-art facility, the nationally renowned Marfa and WildWind Performance Lab programs.

Major/Essential Functions

Teach online graduate courses in Dance including Applied Somatics
Mentor graduate students and provide feedback for internal student success tracking

Faculty Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor effectively, particularly with student populations. Collaborative attitude and willingness to work with others toward a shared vision for the program.

Minimum of 5 years of professional employment in a related field, graduate degree (Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or doctorate) in Theatre, Dance, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the university level (beyond Teaching Assistantships).
Experience teaching online asynchronous graduate-level courses.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring. Strong communication skills and ability to complete administrative assignments related to service.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.