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Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)
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Position Number: 5359809
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. The actual appointment percentage is variable, derived from an estimated full-time (100%) annual salary range of $68,247 to $70,295. Position duration: The department is seeking pre-six lecturers to teach one or more classes on a quarter-based system. Appointments may be isolated to one quarter or span multiple quarters. Application Window

Open date: June 25, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 1, 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: Monday, Mar 31, 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 Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses during the 2024-2025 Academic Year in the following areas of Dance Technique specialization: Ballet; Modern Dance; Street Dance; Social Dance; Flamenco; Gaga; Hip Hop; Jazz; and/or Tap). Expertise in more than one of these techniques is desired, though not required.

Work will be in person on the UCSB campus. Reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Information about the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is available through the Department's web page: http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of a Tier 1 Research University through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. Salary is standard, based on the UC's salary scales and depends on qualifications.

Department: https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess an MFA or, in the absence of a degree, at least 5 years equivalent experience in dance instruction at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

At least five years teaching experience in applicable specialty (dance technique, embodied anatomy, music for dance, choreography/improvisation) is preferred. College or University teaching experience is desired.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
Video: Teaching Reel - Please provide an example or reel reflecting your approach to teaching in the studio (max. 15 minutes in length).

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for the proposed candidate after that candidate has been identified as a finalist for the position.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02783

Help contact: hfahnestock@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara

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. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02783