About the position
The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance (Contemporary), beginning August 1, 2027.
We seek an artist-educator with a distinctive contemporary dance practice and a commitment to choreography, teaching, student mentorship, and creative research.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate contemporary technique and choreography/composition, mentor student work, contribute to curriculum and program service, and sustain an active creative/research agenda.
Minimum qualifications: MFA in Dance by appointment date; at least two years teaching dance technique at the university level; and evidence of active contemporary dance research/creative practice as a performer, choreographer, and/or collaborative dance-maker.
Preferred qualifications include five years of university teaching; versatility in other movement practices; expertise in kinesiology, improvisation, and/or conditioning for dancers; and experience in mentorship, curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, or digital/mediated performance.
Located in Albuquerque, UNM is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with Contemporary and Flamenco dance concentrations and graduate study in dance.
Salary: $65,000. Best consideration: January 4, 2027.
Job Link: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/38191?c=unm
Posting Number: req38191
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