Assistant Professor-Dance

The School of Dance at the University of Arizona seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance position, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

We welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of dance practices with expertise in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Commercial styles and/or Vogueing. The successful candidate will teach studio practice and lecture courses and create concert performance works. The candidate will contribute to the School of Dance through teaching, creative or scholarly research, collaborative initiatives, and service to the community as assigned at the School, College, and University levels.

A nationally ranked program, the School of Dance fosters a student-centered and engaged learning environment that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and conceptual analysis skills. We maintain a unique focus on performance, choreography, and pedagogy to prepare students for professional careers. We seek a candidate who aligns with the core values of the university with a devotion to the arts. All interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about how we ensure excellence in the arts by visiting cfa.arizona.edu/about/arizona-arts.

The School of Dance is part of the Arizona Arts division, which serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences, programs, and assets on the University of Arizona (U of A) campus. At U of A, we live our Mission, Purpose, and Values as a land-grant university. U of A is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the nations strongest public universities, offering more than 150 majors. We have been recognized for our innovative life-work programs. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; dependent care programs; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! Learn about working at U of A by visitinghttps://talent.arizona.edu/.

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