University of Oklahoma School of Dance
Assistant Professor of Dance Modern
University of Oklahoma School of Dance, Norman, Oklahoma, us, 73019
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Description The University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, School of Dance, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Modern Dance to start in August 2026. Housed in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center and annually ranked as one of the top institutions in ballet and modern dance, the school offers a BFA in modern dance performance, ballet performance, ballet pedagogy and an MFA degree in dance. A strong foundation for the development and growth of the modern dance area has been built over the past several years, with enrollment increasing from 12 to 45 since 2005. Our school, consisting of over 80 dance majors, emphasizes performance, with multiple mainstage performance opportunities each year and highly refined training that prepares our graduates to meet the expectations of a professional career in dance and sustain multifaceted careers with both nationally and internationally recognized companies and organizations.
Special consideration will be given to candidates who have established a significant career as a performer, teacher, director, and/or choreographer/repetiteur, and whose ranking in the profession is demonstrated by a substantial career in the national/international dance world. Teaching ability and experience in established techniques, such as but not limited to Graham, Dunham, Fagan, Cunningham, and Gaga, is preferred. Candidates with strengths in teaching improvisation, composition, and mentorship of student choreography are also preferred.
Qualifications
MFA degree and/or exceptional professional experience in the field, to include but not limited to, employment with established companies (for a minimum of 5 years) that offer annual contracts for a minimum of 35 weeks.
Experience in teaching undergraduates and the ability to teach graduate-level courses.
Ability to choreograph and/or stage works from diverse national and international repertoires. International connections with leading choreographers and companies in the field are preferred.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and/or professional performance background of at least 5 years with an established dance company.
Responsibilities
Teach all levels of Modern Dance Technique to undergraduate majors and non-majors, Dance Composition, 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 choreographic projects.
Participate in faculty governance of the school, college, and university.
Contribute to 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.
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Description The University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, School of Dance, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Modern Dance to start in August 2026. Housed in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center and annually ranked as one of the top institutions in ballet and modern dance, the school offers a BFA in modern dance performance, ballet performance, ballet pedagogy and an MFA degree in dance. A strong foundation for the development and growth of the modern dance area has been built over the past several years, with enrollment increasing from 12 to 45 since 2005. Our school, consisting of over 80 dance majors, emphasizes performance, with multiple mainstage performance opportunities each year and highly refined training that prepares our graduates to meet the expectations of a professional career in dance and sustain multifaceted careers with both nationally and internationally recognized companies and organizations.
Special consideration will be given to candidates who have established a significant career as a performer, teacher, director, and/or choreographer/repetiteur, and whose ranking in the profession is demonstrated by a substantial career in the national/international dance world. Teaching ability and experience in established techniques, such as but not limited to Graham, Dunham, Fagan, Cunningham, and Gaga, is preferred. Candidates with strengths in teaching improvisation, composition, and mentorship of student choreography are also preferred.
Qualifications
MFA degree and/or exceptional professional experience in the field, to include but not limited to, employment with established companies (for a minimum of 5 years) that offer annual contracts for a minimum of 35 weeks.
Experience in teaching undergraduates and the ability to teach graduate-level courses.
Ability to choreograph and/or stage works from diverse national and international repertoires. International connections with leading choreographers and companies in the field are preferred.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and/or professional performance background of at least 5 years with an established dance company.
Responsibilities
Teach all levels of Modern Dance Technique to undergraduate majors and non-majors, Dance Composition, 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 choreographic projects.
Participate in faculty governance of the school, college, and university.
Contribute to 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.
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