Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary)

This is a probationary position leading to a tenure decision. The typical timeline for tenure decisions at the University of New Mexico is a total of six years, with a mid-probationary review after the first three years. The Dance Program at the University of New Mexico offers the following degrees:

BA in Dance with designated concentrations in Contemporary and Flamenco; MA in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Dance History and Criticism; MFA in Dance; BA in Interdisciplinary Arts, in collaboration with other departments. The University of New Mexico is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in a majority-minority state.

The Dance Program and University are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to cultivating an understanding of varied cultures through their teaching, research, and service, and who engage with the cultural and artistic contexts of New Mexico and the broader Southwest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels in contemporary dance and related areas, including contemporary technique and choreography/composition.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student creative work and contribute to advising, recruitment, curriculum development, and program service.
• Maintain an active research and creative agenda leading to performance, presentation, and/or publication.