Assistant Professor of Dance, Modern

Shenandoah Conservatory is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Dance, Modern. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. 

The chosen candidate will further strengthen Shenandoah Conservatory's profile and reputation as a premiere place of study for future dance professionals. The desired candidate will:

1. Teach modern dance technique and dance composition courses;
2. Provide mentorship to aspiring dancers at a variety of levels;
3. Contribute to student learning through expertise in a secondary area (such as contact improvisation, contemporary partnering);
4. Choregraph for mainstage productions of the Dance Division; and
5. Additional teaching responsibilities based on qualifications.

Contributions to program recruitment as well as Conservatory-wide collaboration and active participation in Division, Conservatory and University service opportunities are expected.

Required qualifications and skills include:

1. A terminal degree in dance or professional equivalency.
2. A driving passion for innovation and sound practice in pedagogy and curriculum.
3. An exceptional portfolio of creative/scholarly work in choreography.
4. A keen understanding of industry trends, including around issues of program growth and audience engagement.
5. A mindfulness for student wellbeing and ability to contribute to the Conservatory’s commitment to belonging.
6. A powerful orientation toward collaborative work.

Preferred qualifications include:

1. A record of successful teaching at the collegiate level (intensive conservatory environment preferred).
2. A national profile in dance performance, with significant experience related to concert dance.

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a letter of intent (in which candidates should describe their commitment to and engagement around inclusion, diversity and equity), curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. Additional materials such as links to teaching or performance videos and course materials may be requested after initial review by the committee. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

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