Pool – Lecturer for Dance
Position Overview
The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas invites qualified scholars and professionals in the genres of jazz, modern contemporary, tap, hip hop, and ballet to submit applications for part- to full-time teaching positions in Dance. The appointment will be semester by semester. The Department accepts applications at any time, but normally makes appointments for Fall semester in May or June and for Spring semester in October and November. All appointments are contingent upon staffing needs.
The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the US before employment begins.
The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the US before employment begins.
Job Description
Regular Lecturer Duties
100% Lecturer for Dance:
Teach undergraduate level courses in jazz, modern contemporary, tap, hip hop, and/or ballet in the Department of Theatre and Dance on an as-need or semester basis.
1. Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be cancelled.
2. Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
3. The lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments with students, as requested.
4. Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
100% Lecturer for Dance:
Teach undergraduate level courses in jazz, modern contemporary, tap, hip hop, and/or ballet in the Department of Theatre and Dance on an as-need or semester basis.
1. Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be cancelled.
2. Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
3. The lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments with students, as requested.
4. Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V., and (3) information provided from professional references.
• OR at least two-years of experience dancing in a professional company,
• OR at least two-years of experience teaching at an accredited university,
• OR two or more years of professional experience as a practitioner in dance, theatre, film, television, and/or other media.
Preferred Qualifications
1. More than two-years of experience dancing in a professional company,
• OR more than two-years of teaching experience at an accredited university.
• OR more than two-years of teaching experience at an accredited university.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a letter of application, a vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Deadline/ Review Date: Initial review begins on 04/28/2023, until a qualified pool of applicants is obtained
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing
Contact Information to Applicants
Henry Bial
785-864-3511
hbial@ku.edu
785-864-3511
hbial@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Review Begins
Friday April 28, 2023
Anticipated Start Date
Friday August 18, 2023