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Job ID
362029
Location
Twin Cities
Job Family
Education-General
Full / Part Time
Part-Time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Code
9754
Employee Class
Acad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
The University of Minnesota, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, has an occasional need for part-time, temporary theatre arts or dance instructors to teach day or evening classes.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants will only be contacted should an active opening occur during the academic year.
Positions may be appointed during the 2024-2025 academic year : fall semester 2024 (08 / 26 / 2024 - 01 / 08 / 2025), spring semester 2025 (01 / 09 / 2025 - 05 / 25 / 2025) or summer 2025.
Qualifications
Dance Program Teaching Specialist or Lecturer :
Required Qualifications :
BA / BFA or five years of professional experience; with experience teaching dance students, or certification in the relevant field of study.
Candidates with BA / BFA will be appointed as teaching specialists.
Preferred Qualifications :
MA / MFA or seven years professional training and / or extensive professional experience in the area of specialization. Candidates with MA / MFA will be appointed as lecturers.
Theatre Arts Programs Teaching Specialist or Lecturer :
Required Qualifications :
BA / BFA or five years of professional experience; experience teaching advanced theatre students or certification in relevant field.
Candidates with BA / BFA will be hired as teaching specialists.
Preferred Qualifications :
MA / MFA or seven years professional training or extensive professional experience in the area of specialization. Candidates with MA / MFA will be hired as lecturers.
About the Department
About the Department
Our primary mission is to educate our students and our audiences about the performing arts and about the social issues and human emotions the arts speak to so powerfully.
We are committed to realizing this mission by creating, producing, and studying works of theatre and dance, and performing them publicly for diverse audiences drawn from both the University and the community at large.
About the College
Home to the arts, social science and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative / support units.
CLA has over 1200 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus.
CLA enrolls nearly 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600 graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250 million.
CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone.
That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution . CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA
Working in CLA
The Benefits of Working at the U
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.
The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U : http : / / diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.
Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.
Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.
Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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