Lecturer in Dance: Contemporary Dance and Creative Practices

Position Information

General Information Position Number 005077 Working Title Lecturer in Dance: Contemporary Dance and Creative Practices Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) Department The Department of Dance Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department The Department of Dance provides exemplary, integrated dance training and academic preparation in a community that values lived experience, creative process, and performance. Through intersections of artistry, education, and inquiry, the department centers embodied practices, histories, and research to nurture and support individuals. The University of North Carolina is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance. Vacancy Open to All Candidates Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Dance at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte invites applications for afull-time Lecturer to start August 2026. The initial appointment is for a three year term, and the position is renewable.The successful candidate will teach contemporary approaches to at least one of the movement practices required by our curriculum. We invite candidates who will help us build upon the range of () with a contemporary practice in African and African diaspora dance forms, ballet, and/or modern/contemporary dance.The successful candidate will also teach creative practice courses (e.g. improvisation, choreography, and/or create new works for student dancers) and large-enrollment General Education courses (e.g. Dance in Global Contexts, Dance in Local Contexts, Engaging with Democracy).As a teaching-focused faculty member, our new colleague must be prepared to contribute to the department’s , curriculum development, faculty governance, and the administrative life of the department, college, and university.Required qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Dance or related area (MFA or PhD/EdD).
• Demonstrated skill in teaching contemporary approaches to at least one of the movement practice areas required by our curriculum.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching that contributes to the department’s mission.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to creative process/choreography courses and/or to choreograph dances for student concerts.
• Demonstrated ability to teach General Education courses offered by the department.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to an additional area of the Dance curriculum. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who have expertise in Dance Education (K12 licensure, experience teaching in K12 settings, etc.); Dance Science (Intro to Dance Science, Anatomy, Kinesiology, certification in fitness or somatic practice, etc.); or online teaching methodologies (universal design for learning, asynchronous and synchronous, etc.). Needed contributions also include choreographing for musical theater, dance technology and media arts, and entrepreneurship.

As a full-time Lecturer, the successful candidate will:

• Have 80% of their workload assigned to teaching (4 standard courses each semester);
• Have 20% of their workload assigned to service;
• Demonstrate commitment to collaboration and have excellent organizational and communication skills; and
• Be reviewed annually.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.For priority consideration, applicants should apply by November 3, 2025. Submit the following application materials:Electronic Application: www.charlotte.edu/jobs Position 50771. Cover letter addressing the requirements for the position.2. Current curriculum vitae.3. Teaching and Artistic Practice statement that addresses the following:

• Your approach to teaching, including how you convey historical and cultural contexts of the dance form(s) you teach.
• How your teaching will contribute to the department’s mission: “The Department of Dance provides exemplary, integrated dance training and academic preparation in a community that values lived experience, creative process, and performance. Through intersections of artistry, education, and inquiry, the department centers embodied practices, histories, and research to nurture and support individuals.”
• Your strategies for mentoring and serving a range of students at an urban research university.
• Your approach to your artistic practice, including choreographic methods, how you work with collaborators (dancers, designers, etc.), and your artistic aims.

4. Links to 2-3 artistic work samples.5. Transcript of highest degree (official transcripts will be required for finalists).6. Names and contact information for three professional references.7. Three letters of reference will be required from finalists.

Review of applications will begin November 3, 2025. and continue until the position is filled. Formore information regarding the Department of Dance see: dance.charlotte.edu. Please directelectronic inquiries to Jennifer Jacobs at jjacob62@charlotte.edu.Additional supporting materials may be requested from finalists. Application materials will not be returned.The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an R1 university locatedin one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Charlotte is an arts-integrated city withnumerous arts organizations and cultural and entertainment facilities, among them BlumenthalPerforming Arts Center, Levine Museum of the New South, the Harvey B. Gantt Center forAfrican American Arts+Culture, and Carowinds.One of sixteen campuses in one of the oldest public university systems in the United States, UNC Charlotte is located on an expanding, modern campus. It offers over 30,000 students awide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Department of Dance is partof the UNC Charlotte College of Arts+Architecture, a community of visual and performing artistsand design professionals. The College models excellence in teaching, scholarly and creativeresearch, and performance in five creative disciplines: architecture, art and art history, dance,music, and theatre. The College is a vessel for curious individuals and skilled problem solverswho care about the impact of our work on people and the complex challenges we face.The Department of Dance provides exemplary, integrated dance training and academic preparation in a community that values lived experience, creative process, and performance. Through intersections of artistry, education, and inquiry, the department centers embodied practices, histories, and research to nurture and support individuals. The University of North Carolina is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Desired additional qualifications:

• University teaching experience.
• Professional experience with choreography, performance, and production processes.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications Special Notes to Applicants Hiring is subject to budget availability. Job Open Date 10/08/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/03/2025