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Assistant Professor - Dance

Position Number: 6483720
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Assistant Professor - Dance

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $64,403.00 - $67,866.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500158
Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Dance
Opening Date: 08/19/2025
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Dance at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Dance with expertise in the practice, education, and research of movement analysis and modern dance. The successful candidate will become a part of a nationally recognized and diverse team faculty and professional staff. This position supports the department's continuing development of dance curriculum within the BA, BS, and BFA courses of study curriculums. Mentoring graduate and undergraduate student scholars in the research and creation of dance for media and stage is also a responsibility of this position.

The successful candidate will be called upon teach in other movement and/or theory course to their area or interest/expertise, design new and innovative course work, create choreography for student and faculty concerts, serve as artistic director for department concerts, build experiential learning experiences on and off campus, connect the department and the campus to the dance community beyond the university, and participate in shared governance throughout the campus.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching (50%)

Expected 3-3 course load, teaches both studio and theory courses
Engages in experiential and hands-on education
Manages student advisement
Chairs graduate thesis
Directs student concerts
Develops curriculum

Scholarly Activity (30%)

Engages in scholarly activity to produce scholarly publications and related scholarly work
- Publish peer reviewed articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals, conducts professional presentations at regional and national conferences, and engages in other scholarly activities

Service (20%)

Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives
Attends University events
Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in Dance or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Minimum of one year of full-time experience teaching dance majors in higher education
Experience teaching Laban Movement Analysis (Certification required through LIMS, IMS or CET)
Experience teaching all levels of Modern/Contemporary Dance to undergraduate Dance Majors
Ability to teach at least three of the following topics: Undergraduate Dance History, Dance Theory, Kinesiology, Pedagogy, Somatics, Yoga, Dance Conditioning/Health and Wellness for Dance
Ability to choreograph and serve as director for department concerts
Current research agenda with scholarly activity at an established level
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with the department faculty, staff, and directors
Demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals from a variety of communities and cultures, and encourage diversity in the curriculum, student body, and faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and certification to teach Yoga (certification in ERYT 500 and/or RPYT)
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research and/or choreography
Professional performance or choreography experience in the field of dance
Demonstrated interest in contributing to the evolution of dance curriculum in higher education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5046695/assistant-professor-dance

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