Visiting Lecturer in Dance

Job Description

Classification Title: VIS LECTURER

Classification Minimum Requirements

Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties, or equivalent experiences or accomplishments in the field may be substituted.

Job Description:

The University of Florida, School of Theatre and Dance (SoTD), College of the Arts, invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer in Dance. The teaching focused position in a leading public research institution calls for teaching and service to be priorities for the employee.

The Dance Program's technique curriculum balances bodily training practices across three areas of technical inquiry: Contemporary African and African Diaspora Practices, Contemporary Ballet Practices, and Contemporary Dance Practices. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in at least two distinct dance forms within these areas and/or other expertise in one or more of the following areas: Improvisation, Dance Composition, Dance Studies, Dance Pedagogy, Dance Entrepreneurship, Dance Media and Technology, Experiential Anatomy/Dance Kinesiology, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Other areas of expertise will also be considered.

We welcome candidates whose teaching range and scope may include contemporized perspectives on codified techniques; global hybrid and fusion influences, and/or integrated somatic perspectives.

This position calls for a teacher-artist whose creative research and choreographic practice inform their pedagogy and support the School's commitment to preparing students for wide-ranging professional trajectories in dance, performance, and creative practice. The successful candidate will contribute to the Dance Program's undergraduate curriculum, production season, student mentorship, recruitment and retention, and broader learning community.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker. We seek a colleague who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for justice on local and global levels.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Florida Contract. You can view this employment union contract here https://admin.hr.ufl.edu/compliance/employee-relations-and-ethics/union-negotiations/united-faculty-of-florida-contract/.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum - Teach undergraduate dance courses at beginning through advanced levels, with assignments based on the candidate's expertise and the instructional needs of the School. Under the current curriculum, typical teaching assignments for lecturers in Dance are 7–9 credits (3–4 courses) per semester. Courses may include:

• Contemporary African and African Diaspora Dance Practices
• Contemporary Ballet Practices
• Contemporary Dance Practices
• Dance Composition
• Dance Ensemble or Repertory
• Somatics
• Professional Development
• Other dance-related courses appropriate to the candidate's expertise

• Mentor BA and BFA students, including senior projects.
• Contribute to curricular efforts in other dance-related areas, which may include Improvisation, Dance Composition, Dance Studies, Dance Pedagogy, Dance Entrepreneurship, Dance Media and Technology, Experiential Anatomy/Dance Kinesiology, or Interdisciplinary studies.
• Contribute to Quest and General Education offerings as appropriate, including courses such as Dance Fundamentals and Dance Appreciation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula.

Creative Practice and Production - Participate in the Dance Program's performance season through choreography and/or artistic leadership for dance concerts (Dance Ensemble / Repertory course).

• Bring creative research and professional practice into the classroom and production environment.
• Contribute to the School's commitment to connecting dance training, creative practice, and contemporary professional contexts.

Service - Participate in shared governance through service to Dance Area and School committees.

• Participate actively in the School's learning community and develop innovative ways to connect dance and the arts to critical discourses in other disciplines.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Collaborate with Dance faculty, Design & Production faculty, Theatre Studies and Performance faculty, staff, and students across the School of Theatre and Dance.
• Active participation in our learning community, finding innovative ways to connect the arts to critical discourse in other disciplines

SCHOOL OF THEATRE + DANCE

The light-filled Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion is home to the School of Theatre + Dance (SoTD). The School's international full-time faculty of 35 recognized artists and researchers, complemented by adjunct and guest faculty and staff, including full- and part-time professionals. The School offers MFA curricula in acting and in design, which includes scene design, lighting design and costume design; BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, and theatrical production with concentrations in costume, digital media, lighting, scenic, and sound; and a BA with concentrations in general theatre, stage management, and theatre management. The School features two degree programs in dance designed to develop the individual voice of the dance artist, a BFA and a BA. Approximately 200 students major in the artistically diverse curricula of the School of Theatre + Dance. Through its production program, outreach and innovative programming, the School of Theatre + Dance provides multiple cultural opportunities annually to thousands of members of the University and the greater community. The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. For more information, visit www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

The College of the Arts is an engine of transformation that generates paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond, while nurturing adaptability, innovation, and excellence. We foster an environment where novel creative practice, leading research, and experiential learning thrive. Our students, faculty, and staff interrogate and respond to the ever-changing relationship between technology and the human spirit. We prepare future leaders in artistic professions and creative industries, while developing student capacity for interdisciplinary scholarship that serves and engages local and global communities. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,600 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 150 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

The University of Florida

The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation. We are The Gator Nation, an eclectic community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida.

In addition to salary, the University of Florida (UF) offers low cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. Nine-month faculty accrue approximately 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

Build a retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which can provide savings at various business and retailers!

Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: FACULTY Benefits

Expected Salary

$58,000-$63,000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet all of the following

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or PhD ABD – must be completed by August 16, 2026) in Dance or a closely related field, or equivalent qualifications
• Experience navigating academic or higher education settings.
• A minimum of two years or six semesters of university-level teaching experience (Graduate teaching assistantship/fellowship, visiting artist teaching, adjunct teaching or similar positions).
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate dance technique and/or related dance curriculum.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula.
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality with faculty, students, and staff

Preferred

The successful candidate will meet some of the following

• Teaching experience of 5 years beyond graduate assistantship at the university level.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least 2 distinct dance forms (Contemporary African and African Diaspora Dance, Contemporary Ballet, and/or Contemporary Dance Practices).
• Expertise in one or more additional areas such as Dance Media and Technology, Experiential Anatomy/Dance Kinesiology, Dance Entrepreneurship, Improvisation, Dance Studies, or Dance Pedagogy
• Experience integrating somatic perspectives into dance training and/or pedagogy.
• Evidence of active creative research and/or choreographic practice that informs teaching.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working toward structural and strategic change.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective engagement in student recruitment, guidance, and retention.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate creative or scholarly projects.
• Evidence of effective collaboration within an academic dance program and broader interdisciplinary community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026, and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by January 1, 2027. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Online applications must include the following:

1. a letter of application articulating how your qualifications align with the position description and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community
2. a curriculum vita
3. a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
4. links to 3 work samples demonstrating potential in teaching and creative work (please only submit videos of full creative works) on Vimeo or other video sharing site.
5. names and contact information of three professional references.

The UF system will give you the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Inquiries may be sent to:
Alex Springer
Chair, Visiting Lecturer in Dance Search Committee
Email: a.springer@ufl.edu

The search committee does not utilize AI or other software to provide any level of applicant assessment.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: No

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541857

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.