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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for dance professor in the United States is $57,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a dance professor, your duties are to teach various aspects of dance, such as choreography, art theory, and dance technique, to students at a college or university. You instruct students on how to perform different styles of dance and how to design routines. Dance professors often have a specific style or period of dance that they specialize in, such as ballet, hip-hop, or modern, and you typically teach at least one class in your specialty, as well as more general dance courses for undergraduate or graduate students. Your other responsibilities include participating in professional development, attending faculty meetings, and advising students.

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Dance Professors often work closely with colleagues in related disciplines such as music, theater, and visual arts to create interdisciplinary performances and academic initiatives. Collaboration may involve co-teaching courses, developing joint productions, or participating in committees that shape curriculum and cultural events. These partnerships not only enrich the learning experience for students but also allow faculty to expand their professional networks and contribute to a vibrant campus arts community.

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Dance Professors are educators who teach dance theory, technique, and performance at the college or university level. They design and deliver curriculum in various dance styles, guide students in choreography, and often direct performances. In addition to teaching, they may conduct research, publish scholarly work, and participate in community outreach. Dance Professors play a crucial role in developing students’ artistic and academic understanding of dance. They may also mentor students pursuing professional dance careers.

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Infographic showing various Dance Professor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,249 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance - Costume Design

Bucknell

Coleman, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

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Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance - Costume Design

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Coleman Hall

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

The Theatre and Dance Department at Bucknell University seeks a five-month sabbatical replacement of Visiting Assistant Professor in Costume Design for the spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year, in an undergraduate program with a long history of strong production values.

Job Duties:

The Theatre and Dance Department at Bucknell University seeks a five-month sabbatical replacement of Visiting Assistant Professor in Costume Design for the spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year, in an undergraduate program with a long history of strong production values. Applicants must hold an MFA in Costume Design (or a terminal degree equivalent with costume design experience) and have prior teaching experience at a college level. Dance costume design is preferred. Responsibilities include designing costumes for one dance concert (which consists of seven dances of different styles from guest choreographers, faculty choreographers and student choreographers); coordinating costumes for one theatre showcase production with assistance from the costume studio; collaborating with costume staff (studio manager and assistant costumer); and teaching Costume Design and a Special Topics course (in candidate's area of specialization).

Department of Theatre and Dance: https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/academic-departments-programs/theatre-dance Facilities include 490 seat proscenium theatre and flexible theatre space.

Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 60 majors and 70 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell's 3,700 undergraduate and 30 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors on scholarly and artistic projects.

Bucknell's beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home to more than 90 percent of its undergraduate students. Student life is vibrant with about 200 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletics teams, a robust arts culture, and a commitment among many of the students to community and global service work.

To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter outlining design and teaching experience and potential research/teaching specialization(s) interested in teaching in addition to costume design (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) digital portfolio (e.g. link to website, pdf file, or PowerPoint slide show) to: http://careers.bucknell.edu Please note that candidates will be asked to provide three professional references for letters of recommendation at a later date. Applications received by August 31, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until filled.

This role iseligiblefor visa sponsorshipin accordance with University policy.At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1).Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

  • Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
  • An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
  • Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
  • A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
  • A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, clickhere! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individualsto apply and donot discriminate inadmissions, employment, educational programs and/or activitieson the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or emailhr@bucknell.edu.

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