"Dance- Assistant Professor of Dance Instruction (Tap)"

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a record of teaching pre-professional students at a variety of technical levels, and a passion for inspiring and guiding emerging artists. The candidate's professional experience will point to an established collection of performance, choreography, and/or creative contributions to the field of tap dance. Additionally, the successful candidate will embrace a collaborative and positive work culture with faculty and students.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to combine excellence in classroom teaching with other appropriate professional activities such as mentorship, choreography, and opportunities outside of the college. Candidates must express commitment to the goals and objectives of the Dance Department (link here). Candidates must express commitment to the college mission and Christian character of the institution (link here).

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

RANK & SALARY: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Consideration of candidates will begin immediately. DEADLINE for online application is December 31, 2025. Please submit the following electronically to the link provided on the Hope College Human Resources website.

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts, if applicable
• Three names and contact information (daytime phone and/or email) of professional references
• Teaching and Artistic Philosophy
• A one-page reflection on the candidate's Christian faith and alignment with Hope's commitment to a multifaceted Christian environment, and how it shapes their approach as a teacher, scholar, and/or artist.
• Statement addressing commitment to the mission of Hope College and the liberal arts (link here).
• Links to online portfolio (choreography and teaching if possible)