Job no: 495319
Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Dance
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Application Instructions:
Apply via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/189855
Department:
Dance
For more information visit: https://dance.umbc.edu/
Anticipated Start Date:
August 17, 2026
About the Position:
Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance
In consultation with the Department Chair, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Dance teaches a 4/4 course load in a variety of topics within the discipline of dance including Dance Studies, History, and Appreciation. Successful candidates will also have demonstrable experience teaching Cunningham-based techniques. Service assignments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor include contributions to curriculum development, assessment, academic advising, recruitment, and student retention, as well as college and university service.
Required Qualifications
MFA or other terminal degree in Dance or a closely related field
Minimum three years teaching undergraduate students
Competency to teach both dance theory and studio-based techniques
Record of experience of teaching in the areas of Dance Studies, History, and/or Appreciation
Expertise in teaching Cunningham-based technique
Commitment to and experience in fostering inclusive excellence and student-centered pedagogy
Ongoing scholarly, creative, or professional engagement in the field (e.g. peer reviewed presentations at national/international conferences, authored articles and book chapters, presentation of choreographies for public performance, leadership in professional educational organizations, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching general education courses to non-majors, including honors and writing-intensive formats
Interest and experience in online instruction and course development
Decolonized approaches in Dance History pedagogy
For full consideration, please submit:
A letter of application that addresses position qualifications and includes a short teaching philosophy.
Curriculum Vitae
Recent syllabus
Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Sample of scholarly or creative research (e.g. published article, abstract, etc. and/or original choreography)
Letters of recommendation from three professional references (also include a list of references’ contacts including: name, institution, email, and most reachable phone number)
Official transcript of most recent terminal degree
No applications will be considered after August 10, 2026. For questions, please contact search committee chair, Elizabeth Johnson at
[email protected].
UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University's core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $63,000 commensurate with experience.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin 08/10/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.
Benefits:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.
Paid Leave
Tuition Remission
Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
Retirement plans
Life and Disability Insurance
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities & much more
See benefits summary for detailed information.
12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
About UMBC:
UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.
Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).
For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a
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Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.
Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Aug 2026
