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Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Dance (Tenure-Track)
Position Number:
897528
School/Division:
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Description:
The Department of Drama and Dance at Hofstra University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Dance to begin work on January 25, 2027. The successful candidate will join our nationally recognized Dance Program and will contribute to our mission of training the next generation of dynamic and diverse dance artists, educators and multi-disciplinary scholars. Interested applicants for this position should have significant experience in teaching dance courses in higher education, a sustained commitment to inclusive pedagogy, a clearly articulated creative agenda, with a record of professional and scholarly achievement, and the capacity for visionary artistic and programmatic leadership. Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses for undergraduates, which could include Contemporary techniques, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, African dance techniques and the ability to teach in other areas such as Choreography, Somatics, Contemporary Partnering, Dance and Film, or other interdisciplinary and emerging artistic practices. The successful candidate will play an active role in the artistic and academic leadership of the Dance Program. In addition, they will contribute to the program in ways such as mentoring students, producing dance concerts, curating repertory, choreographing for performances, and leading recruitment efforts both on and off campus. We seek highly engaged dance professionals with a sustained artistic career in their field, who will enrich our collaborative, diverse, and interdisciplinary community and who will be committed to continuing their creative practice to bring innovative industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University's reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms. Hofstra University, located just 30 miles from New York City, is committed to nurturing strong artistic talent and skills in our 80 Dance majors from across the U.S. and beyond. We integrate dynamic professional artists as teaching faculty and guest choreographers to advance the mission of both the department and Hofstra University. This position offers the opportunity to join a team of core faculty members dedicated to continually evolving curriculum, repertory, and teaching approaches that support inclusive student learning and achievement.
Qualifications:
- MFA or PhD in Dance or the equivalent in professional experience
- University-level teaching and student mentorship experience
Preferred Quals Summary:
- Significant record of work in the professional field
- Leadership experience, including program development, artistic leadership
Special Instructions:
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Links to a professional website, YouTube Channel, Vimeo, etc.
- Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
- Contact information of three professional references
All applications received by September 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Robin.K.Becker@Hofstra.edu.
Deadline:
Open until filled
Tenure Track:
Yes
Date Posted:
09/03/2026
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range:
$85,000-$90,000
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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