Winona State University – Assistant Professor, Dance Program Director

Please see the Winona State University job posting for full details.

• Teach full-time in a liberal arts environment, including courses in contemporary dance techniques, history, theory, composition and performance.
• Serve as Dance Program Director.
• Oversee the dance curriculum and minor program, with a commitment to diverse approaches to dance beyond a Eurocentric lens.
• Direct and choreograph for the Annual Main Season dance production.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

• Earned doctorate or master of fine arts in Dance Performance, Dance Studies, and/or Choreography.
• Successful teaching experience at the university level.
• A record of creative or scholarly achievements in the field of dance.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring from a dynamic multicultural perspective.

Application Deadline: Review begins April 3, 2024
Rank/Title: Assistant Professor
Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024