Job Description
The Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a three-year full-time instructor for the position of Dance to begin August 1st, 2027. This position is specifically seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in Commercial and Musical Theatre dance forms, including but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and diasporic dance traditions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about training versatile, industry-ready performers who are proficient across all aspects of the performance field. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also contribute to the Acting students, teaching performance-based coursework as needed, reflecting the department's commitment to developing well-rounded performers ready for the demands of the modern industry.
The Theatre and Dance program at Austin Peay State University offers a BFA with concentrations in Acting, Design, Musical Theatre, and Stage Management, and a BA with concentrations in Theatre and Dance. Minors in Theatre and Dance are popular choices for many students. An intimate proscenium theatre seating just under 200 currently houses 4-5 productions each academic year, with a Laboratory Theatre space available for additional productions, student performances, and events. Theatre and Dance are integral parts of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (www.apsu.edu/creativearts). A long established, state-funded initiative, APSU's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a three-year full-time instructor for the position of Dance to begin August 1st, 2027. This position is specifically seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in Commercial and Musical Theatre dance forms, including but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and diasporic dance traditions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about training versatile, industry-ready performers who are proficient across all aspects of the performance field. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also contribute to the Acting students, teaching performance-based coursework as needed, reflecting the department's commitment to developing well-rounded performers ready for the demands of the modern industry.
The Theatre and Dance program at Austin Peay State University offers a BFA with concentrations in Acting, Design, Musical Theatre, and Stage Management, and a BA with concentrations in Theatre and Dance. Minors in Theatre and Dance are popular choices for many students. An intimate proscenium theatre seating just under 200 currently houses 4-5 productions each academic year, with a Laboratory Theatre space available for additional productions, student performances, and events. Theatre and Dance are integral parts of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (www.apsu.edu/creativearts). A long established, state-funded initiative, APSU's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach Dance technique in modern, jazz, tap or diasporic movement, commercial dance forms, musical theatre and related areas such as Introduction to Dance, Dance History, Dance Fundamentals and choreograph for main stage productions where needed;