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CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Dance Science, Exercise Science, or related fieldsMaster's or Doctorate in Dance/Movement Therapy or Counseling
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Industry UsageAcademic, sports, dance performance supportMental health, rehabilitation, emotional well-being

Full Time Dance Science focuses on understanding the physical and physiological aspects of dance performance, often working in research or academic settings. Dance Therapists, however, use movement to address emotional and psychological health, typically working in clinical environments. While both roles involve dance and movement, their goals and work settings differ significantly.

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Assistant Professor of Teaching, Dance

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Dance

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

The Assistant Professor of Teaching, Dance position is a full-time non-tenure track position. The August to May academic year commences on August 17, 2026.

The Department offers the B.F.A. degree in Theatre with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Dance Science, Entertainment Design and Technology, and Musical Theatre, as well as M.F.A. degrees in Directing and Entertainment Design and Technology. The performance spaces are supported with a complement of well equipped, on-site production shops furnished with modern technology. The Department consists of twelve full-time faculty and five full-time staff persons.

The University is located in a large urban center of Tennessee and has an enrollment of approximately 19,500 (Fall 2025).

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, vita, list of references with all contact information, a Statement of Teaching philosophy, and an Artistic/Creative Statement at workforum2.memphis.edu. Cover letters should be addressed to:

TBD, Search Committee Chair

Department of Theatre and Dance

The University of Memphis

143 Theatre Building

Memphis, TN 38152-3150

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.

M.F.A. in Dance or equivalent required, as well as previous experience teaching dance technique classes at the college level and experience/demonstrated ability in performance and/or choreography.  Also required is a demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and development suitable for a professional training program offering the B.F.A. degrees in Dance and Dance Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate willingness to bring to this environment professional, innovative, and collegial contributions in both teaching and service.

Possible teaching responsibilities include a variety of technique classes (which could include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, world dance forms, and other techniques of the selectee's specialty). Depending on qualifications and interest, the selectee could also choreograph and/or direct productions within the Department of Theatre and Dance and/or serve as producer of dance concerts.  Service will include assigned committee work, academic advising of B.F.A. students, and collaborating with the faculty to support the department's goals (including examining the possibility of reinstituting its K-12 certification program).

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