Assistant Professor of Dance

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Dance, with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position for work in the state of Georgia.

We seek an outstanding dance artist/scholar with a demonstrated record of artistic accomplishment, an established professional reputation in contemporary dance performance and choreography, and a clear trajectory for future excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or creative activity.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in choreography, dance technique, and/or other topics aligning with the candidate's specialization.
• A teaching load of three courses per semester.
• Choreograph or stage performance works on undergraduate dance majors.
• Maintain an active peer-reviewed body of research/creative agenda.
• Sustain a visible presence in regional, national, and/or international dance communities.
• Department/College/University/professional service.
• Additional responsibilities include student success initiatives, recruitment, curricular development, and participation in activities serving programmatic goals and the university mission.

Required Qualifications

M.F.A. or Doctorate degree in Dance or a related discipline at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of collegiate teaching and mentoring experience.
• Established record of professional experience in the field.
• Engagement with creative practices integrating technology, media, and/or interdisciplinary performance.
• An active research portfolio of peer-reviewed scholarship/creative activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Links to full-length recordings of original choreographic works, each with a brief written description.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, apply by January 2, 2026.

Contact: Autumn Eckman, Chair of the Search Committee, at aeckman1@kennesaw.edu.