"Lecturer of Dance/Theatre"

Lecturer of Dance/Theatre

Behind every great performance is a great educator. The Theatre Department at SUNY Oneonta seeks a Lecturer in Dance/Theatre to take on a leading role beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will receive a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal, and will join a collaborative department committed to artistic exploration, student mentorship, and creative practice. Expectations include leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Dance Minor within the Theatre Department.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of dance at SUNY Oneonta by coordinating the Dance Minor, mentoring students, choreographing for departmental productions, and collaborating with faculty across disciplines. We welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to a vibrant, student-centered department that values creativity, diversity, and community engagement.

The Theatre Department at SUNY Oneonta blends classroom instruction with hands-on, experiential learning to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the performing arts. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, the department offers a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and minors in both Theatre and Dance. Students have opportunities to act, direct, design, and stage-manage in a collaborative environment modeled on professional practices. With a dedicated faculty of working artists and scholars, the department fosters creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

To learn more about the University or the Department please visit www.oneonta.edu or www.oneonta.edu/academics/theatre.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading the Dance Minor Program.
• Coordinating the Dance Minor and expanding/updating the curriculum offered within the dance minor.
• Create the course schedule of Dance classes each semester.
• Manage the staffing of Dance Instructors.
• Mentor and advise the student Dance Minors.
• Teach two Dance Courses each semester.
• Choreograph the Theatre Department Spring Musical each spring semester.

Salary:

$50,063. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• M.A., M.F.A., or M.D.A. in Dance or a related discipline.
• Experience in Choreography/Teaching in higher education or professionally.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, and communications skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of dance genres, such as tap, ballet, ballroom, jazz, modern, folk/multi-cultural, or other dance genres.
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques in dance, such as peer learning, kinesthetic approaches, improvisation, guided exploration, auditory/visual methods, or other teaching techniques.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Dance or a related discipline. ABD considered.
• Experience in research and creative activity.
• Experience with servicing diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194794. Please upload a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

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