University of Oklahoma School of Dance - video audition for — Seeking Assistant Professor of Dance - Ballet (2025-2026 School Year)
Recorded Video
Rolling Audition - No Due Date Provided
Video Requirements:
Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter of application, statement of training and technical approach to teaching, complete vita, full names of three references along with email and phone contact information and three samples of research and/or creativity. Video links of teaching and/or choreography/works staged may be requested during the search process as well as letters of reference. Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For additional information please contact Dustin Trotter: [email protected] or (405) 325-4051.Audition Description
Responsibilites: · Teach all levels of Ballet Technique to undergraduate majors and non-majors, Dance Composition, Pointe Technique, Improvisation Technique, and lecture courses on topics such as Dance Appreciation, in addition to subjects unique to the selected candidate’s expertise. · Teach Graduate level courses such as Introduction to Graduate Studies and Advanced Teaching Methods. · Mentor and academically advise undergraduate and MFA majors. · Advise student choreographers and coordinate performances. · Participate in faculty governance of the school, college, and university. · Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. · Fulfill administrative duties typical to a tenure track position. · Maintain an active research/creative activity practice. · Choreograph and/or stage work for School of Dance majors annually. Qualifications: Required: · MFA degree and/or exceptional professional experience in the field, to include but not limited to, employment with established companies that offer a minimum of 35-week annual contracts. · Experience in teaching undergraduates and ability to teach graduate level courses. · Ability to teach all levels of an established ballet technique such as but not limited to Vaganova, RAD, Cecchetti, or ABT National Training Curriculum. · Ability to choreograph and/or stage works from diverse national and international repertory. International connections with leading choreographers in the field preferred. · Minimum of two years teaching experience and/or professional performance background of at least seven years with an established ballet company.Updated: Sept. 5, 2024
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