The Department of Dance of Barnard College, Columbia University in New York City, invites applications for a full-time, renewable but non-tenurable three-year appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Professional Practice to begin July 1, 2019. The ideal candidate will possess a distinguished national/international profile as a performing artist (performer, re-stager, choreographer). Candidates must be able to teach (1) studio courses in composition, performance, repertory, and/or production; (2) several levels of ballet, modern, and/or contemporary technique; and (3) one or more classes in critical dance studies. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and service to the department and college. Ideal candidates will possess an M.F.A. and/or Ph.D. in dance or related field at time of appointment, as well as an excellent record of teaching dance in a liberal arts context.

Applicants will need to submit following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than three pages that explains your fit for the position and integrates statements of artistic practice and teaching philosophy 
2. a works sample page with durable URLs to two relevant video examples of creative work (a performance, a choreographic work, a re-staging, a class, etc.) with brief rationales for your selection of clips (two or three sentences each)
3. a curriculum vitae (no more than three pages)
4. a sample syllabus of a course you have taught or would propose teaching 
5. three letters of reference, submitted by application deadline. (Application portal will request letters from references upon final submission of your application, so be sure to submit your application in advance of the application deadline)

For details about the position and application: https://careers.barnard.edu/postings/3631

To receive full consideration, application materials and reference letters must be received by October 15, 2018.

Please direct any questions to dancesearch@barnard.edu

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.