The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCDance) in the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University invites applications for the position Assistant Professor of Dance to teach contemporary dance technique and related courses. The SCCDance seeks candidates who are experienced, committed, engaged, and passionate artist-educators who will provide a balance of expertise with current faculty members. This is a full time on-campus tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty, dedicated staff, and motivated students in a community of artist-scholars and a culture defined by care and excellence. The start date of the position is August 2027.
Required:
• Terminal degree in Dance or related area; or with degree completion expected by start date; or MA with minimum seven (7) years of professional performing/teaching experience in Dance.
• Minimum three (3) years pre-professional teaching experience.
• Evidence of creative or scholarly research activity, and/or trajectory, consistent with tenure track expectations.
Preferred:
• Experience teaching at the university or college level in dance and related courses.
• Experience teaching a diasporic or culturally rooted dance form, including but not limited to: West-African, hip-hop, house, folklórico, Gaga, Dunham, técnica cubana, Butoh, Bollywood, etc.
• Experience teaching classroom-based courses in dance (theory, history, teaching methods, anatomy, etc.).
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions
- Cover letter/Letter of Application including the following: teaching philosophy, research/creative activity
- (2 pages maximum);
- Curriculum vitae with links to website or professional activity;
- Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. All applications will be held in confidence.
After the initial review of applications, candidates advancing to the second round of consideration may be asked to submit supporting materials, including evidence of academic and artistic excellence, and research and/or creative work. These may also include evaluations, teaching observations, syllabi, links to a professional activity website, and/or letters of recommendation. All materials are to be submitted online.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Other questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Suki John, Professor of Dance, at s.john@tcu.edu.