Assistant Professor of Tap and Musical Theatre Dance

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Assistant Professor of Tap and Musical Theatre Dance

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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview

Required Documents1. Curriculum Vitae2. List of 3 References3. Letter of Interest4. Unofficial Transcripts5. Examples of research and/or creative work: Online link to personal or other websites demonstrating quality work as a choreographer and/or performer.

Posting Details

Title Information

Faculty Title	Assistant Professor
Job Class Code	10031
FLSA	Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number	FRGV2072
Working Title	Assistant Professor of Tap and Musical Theatre Dance
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization	Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
FTE	1
Scope of Job	The Dance Department within the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Dance beginning fall semester 2027. We seek candidates who are currently active in artistic, intellectual, and physical pursuits within their areas of practice in the field of Dance. Based on the successful candidate’s expertise, the candidate will teach studio practice/technique courses in the area of jazz, tap, and musical theatre styles. Additionally, this candidate will collaborate with music and theatre faculty by choreographing musical theatre productions. We seek a candidate that will bring technical expertise and teach sound conditioning practices for the dancer/performer in the pursuit of safe technique practice and injury prevention. In addition to dance technique courses, the candidate should expect to teach theory courses, based on their experience, such as Dance Philosophy/Criticism, Dance History, Dance Theory, and/or Dance Science. The candidate will enhance the strengths of current faculty through excellence in teaching, mentoring, and supervising students across various expressions of dance performance and/or creative research. The Dance Department seeks a candidate with strong organizational and leadership skills, combined with the ability to foster collegiality and collaborative initiatives both within our dance department and the Rio Grande Valley community. Successful candidates will pursue a national and international research agenda, including choreography or performance, publications and conference presentations, among other activities. Teaching responsibilities include training and preparing dancers in all three undergraduate programs, BA, BFA, and Teacher Certification programs. Candidates will contribute to the mentorship, review, and assessment of capstone projects, teach studio courses in their area of dance practice; develop new courses; and participate in shared governance through committee service, and Dance Department project initiatives as required. About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. About the College of Fine Arts: The College of Fine Arts is led by Dr. Jeffrey Ward, who began his tenure as Dean in 2022. The college leadership team consists of Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Research and Outreach, and Student Success; and the College Administrator who coordinates all staff across the college. The college consists of five academic units (School of Art and Design, Department of Creative Writing, Department of Dance, School of Music, and Department of Theatre), the Center for Latin American Arts, and UTRGV ARTS, which manages public performances, exhibits, and outreach. The College of Fine Arts has nearly 1,850 majors, 114 full-time faculty, and 25 full-time staff. In fiscal year 2025, the College of Fine Arts began a five-year strategic plan that identifies key aspirational objectives and articulates the role of the college in an R1 institution and a vibrant student-life community.
Minimum Qualifications	A terminal degree (MFA, PhD or EdD) from an accredited institution in dance (ABD considered, with all requirements completed by August 1, 2027.)
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	Experience as a dance and/or choreographer in: tap and musical theatre, including Fosse. Evidence of successful dance teaching.
Preferred Qualifications	Collegiate teaching experience.
License or Certification Required?
Salary	Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date	09/01/2027

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date	10/05/2026
Close Date
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae2. List of 3 References3. Letter of Interest4. Unofficial Transcripts5. Examples of research and/or creative work: Online link to personal or other websites demonstrating quality work as a choreographer and/or performer.
Please Note	Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52674

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Other Document
4. List of 3 References
5. Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing / Publication Sample
5. Reference Letter 1
6. Reference Letter 2
7. Reference Letter 3
8. Multi Media
9. Certifications and Licenses
10. Training Certificates
11. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
12. Unofficial Transcripts 2
13. Unofficial Transcripts 3
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
15. Teaching Statement
16. Research Statement
17. Additional Document
18. NCCPA Certification
19. State Licensure
20. Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents