Mount Holyoke College
Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, us, 01075
Overview
Join to apply for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance role at Mount Holyoke College. The Department of Dance invites applications for a full-time, three-year Visiting Artist in Dance, to begin July 1, 2026. We seek an artist, practitioner, and scholar with expertise in ballet and modern dance techniques and composition, with additional specialization in dance science and/or dance history. Candidates are required to have an MFA, completed no later than June 30, 2026. Applicants should maintain an active studio practice and show a strong commitment to public-facing scholarship. Position Details
Job no: R-0000002732 Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance Work Type: Faculty; Full time; In-Person Start Date: 07/01/2026 Responsibilities
Teach dance techniques within a contextual framework that acknowledges the cultural and historical forces that shape them. Demonstrate expertise in Western concert dance forms, including Ballet and Modern or Contemporary techniques. Be prepared to teach all levels of Composition (Composition I, Composition II, and advanced seminars in process and production). Show evidence of leadership in academic, professional, or organizational contexts. Maintain an established research portfolio that emphasizes public-facing scholarship and performance, and articulate the trajectory of that portfolio. Demonstrate a strong teaching record at the undergraduate level and mentor students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Curriculum and Teaching
The Dance curriculum focuses on three areas: Street and Club Styles, West African Dance, and Western concert dance. Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency working with live music in class. All core faculty teach technique, dance theory, and composition. Teaching responsibilities include: 2-credit undergraduate courses in ballet and modern technique (beginning through advanced levels), other contemporary or codified modern forms based on expertise, and repertory courses (which may include original or restaged works). 4-credit undergraduate courses in composition, dance science and anatomy, and/or dance history (survey or topics-based). Opportunities to contribute unique courses to expand the curriculum. The candidate is expected to participate in departmental and Five College Dance faculty meetings and contribute to curricular planning. This position emphasizes teaching and creative practice; it does not include formal academic advising or significant administrative service beyond the department. To Apply
Review of materials will begin on September 20, 2025. Questions may be directed to Department Chair William Seigh (wseigh@mtholyoke.edu). A completed application will include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three references (request for letters may follow for short-listed candidates) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (1 page maximum) 1-2 sample syllabi Statement addressing readiness to teach and mentor undergraduates at a historically women’s college that is gender diverse Creative/Scholarly Research Statement (1 page maximum) 1-2 work samples of choreography Background Checks and Special Instructions
Mount Holyoke College conducts background checks for all new hires. The College is committed to a safe environment. Apply online; materials must include a cover letter, complete resume/CV, and required statements as noted above. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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Join to apply for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance role at Mount Holyoke College. The Department of Dance invites applications for a full-time, three-year Visiting Artist in Dance, to begin July 1, 2026. We seek an artist, practitioner, and scholar with expertise in ballet and modern dance techniques and composition, with additional specialization in dance science and/or dance history. Candidates are required to have an MFA, completed no later than June 30, 2026. Applicants should maintain an active studio practice and show a strong commitment to public-facing scholarship. Position Details
Job no: R-0000002732 Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance Work Type: Faculty; Full time; In-Person Start Date: 07/01/2026 Responsibilities
Teach dance techniques within a contextual framework that acknowledges the cultural and historical forces that shape them. Demonstrate expertise in Western concert dance forms, including Ballet and Modern or Contemporary techniques. Be prepared to teach all levels of Composition (Composition I, Composition II, and advanced seminars in process and production). Show evidence of leadership in academic, professional, or organizational contexts. Maintain an established research portfolio that emphasizes public-facing scholarship and performance, and articulate the trajectory of that portfolio. Demonstrate a strong teaching record at the undergraduate level and mentor students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Curriculum and Teaching
The Dance curriculum focuses on three areas: Street and Club Styles, West African Dance, and Western concert dance. Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency working with live music in class. All core faculty teach technique, dance theory, and composition. Teaching responsibilities include: 2-credit undergraduate courses in ballet and modern technique (beginning through advanced levels), other contemporary or codified modern forms based on expertise, and repertory courses (which may include original or restaged works). 4-credit undergraduate courses in composition, dance science and anatomy, and/or dance history (survey or topics-based). Opportunities to contribute unique courses to expand the curriculum. The candidate is expected to participate in departmental and Five College Dance faculty meetings and contribute to curricular planning. This position emphasizes teaching and creative practice; it does not include formal academic advising or significant administrative service beyond the department. To Apply
Review of materials will begin on September 20, 2025. Questions may be directed to Department Chair William Seigh (wseigh@mtholyoke.edu). A completed application will include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three references (request for letters may follow for short-listed candidates) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (1 page maximum) 1-2 sample syllabi Statement addressing readiness to teach and mentor undergraduates at a historically women’s college that is gender diverse Creative/Scholarly Research Statement (1 page maximum) 1-2 work samples of choreography Background Checks and Special Instructions
Mount Holyoke College conducts background checks for all new hires. The College is committed to a safe environment. Apply online; materials must include a cover letter, complete resume/CV, and required statements as noted above. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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