Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance
Webster University


Position Number: F0313

Job Description Summary:
It is expected that the candidate will teach all levels of modern technique classes, choreograph for the Webster University Dance Ensemble, advise students, and assist with recruitment efforts. Knowledge in the following fields is considered necessary: Composition, Improvisation, and Performance Techniques.

Minimum Qualifications
MFA or comparable professional experience. Strong leadership, organizational and management skills. Vision, commitment and passion. Experience with youth programming, experience in recruiting and retention and a demonstrated commitment to equity in higher education that supports a diverse student body.

Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience teaching all levels of modern, improvisation, and mentoring students in choreography and research

Essential Duties
It is expected that the candidate will be able to teach all levels of modern technique classes, choreograph for the Webster University Dance Ensemble, advise students, and support recruitment efforts. Knowledge in the following fields is considered necessary: Composition and Improvisation, with additional teaching interests that could include Pedagogy, Performance Techniques, and International Dance .

Curriculum: Advise and register sophomore and junior dance majors and minors Teach a full load Assist with the development and implementation of the curriculumStudent Responsibilities: Assist with Student Recruitment Participate in Auditions, Interviews of Prospective Students Assist with Student Retention Meet with various potential students and their families Participate in end of year Awards Ceremony and New Student Orientation Activities Serve as Dance Club Advisor Provide mentorship in coursework, supplemental training and performance opportunities, and career planningCommunity Outreach: Assist in Educational Outreach such as Dance Lecture Demonstrations and Workshops Assist in Providing Teachers/Performers for Special Community Events whenever possiblePerformance Commitments: Serve as Artistic Director of Webster University Dance Ensemble (WUDE) - refer to attached Oversee Production Aspects of All Performances associated with the Dept of Dance, such as WUDE, BFA Concerts, Creations Concerts, New Works, Parents Weekend performance Serve as mentor of Creations Concerts (the laboratory series for students) Be responsible for Guest Artists for WUDE and Master Classes/Workshops Choreograph for WUDE/New Works Serve as Rehearsal Director when necessaryCommunications: Refer to attached Webster University Dance Ensemble Artistic Director ResponsibilitiesOther Administrative Duties: Attend and support the Summer Intensives and Winter Dance Workshop Coordinate participation in the annual regional American College Dance Conference Coordinate participation every other year in the National American College Dance Festival, ifinvited. Attend University and Department faculty meetings and development trainings Assist Department of Dance Chair when needed

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No

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Webster University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber. Accordingly, Webster University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.





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