Performance, Play and Design: Dance Lecturer Pool

Position Overview

Position Title : Dance Pre-six Lecturer

Salary Range : A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,531-$10,492 (based on salary points 1-8).

Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

Percent Time : Variable, based on the course load assigned.

Anticipated Start : Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding.

This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position Duration : Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

Application Window

Open Date : June 15, 2024

Most Recent Review Date : Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final Date : Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Performance, Play & Design Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications to the Theater Arts Program for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in the following areas :

• Modern Technique
• Improvisation
• Composition
• Movement for Performers
• Dance History and Theory (Dance Studies)
• Ethnic Dance

These courses are designed to meet campus general education requirements with the use of standard texts. Readers or Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor.

Special attention will be given to persons with proven undergraduate teaching skills. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

MA or MFA (or equivalent foreign degree) in Theater, performance, or dance; or four years of equivalent professional experience with a record of performances and exhibitions in theater venues or alternative venues engaging the general public, and evidence of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals, web and / or book publications.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

Sample Course Syllabus

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and / or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service.

Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https : / / apo.ucsc.edu / diversity.html) before preparing their application.

Reference Requirements

3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.

e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http : / / apo.ucsc.edu / confstm.htm.

Apply Link : https : / / recruit.ucsc.edu / JPF01736

Help Contact : [email protected]

About UC Santa Cruz

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Job Location

Santa Cruz, California

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