College of Liberal Arts

Department of Theatre & Dance

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Renewable NTT

Date: Position available August 1, 2010.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Teach all levels of modern, ballet, ballroom, swing, and choreography. Ability also to teach any of the following: movement analysis, dance history, theatre and/or dance appreciation, acting for the non-major, and a general education class in creativity.

· Serve as a regular choreographer in studio dance concerts.

· Mentor BFA dance & musical theatre majors and student choreographers.

· Attend BFA juries.

· Assist Department with coordination of annual recruitment campaign.

· Serve on Department and University committees as required.

· Teach and/or choreograph load equivalent to 15 hours per semester.

· Excellent teaching and service expected.

Required Qualifications:

· MFA in dance

· Professional experience as a choreographer and dancer in the field of dance and/or musical theatre.

· Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.

· Significant professional experience with nationally renowned companies and artists.

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits included.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names (with telephone numbers and email addresses) of three to five current references to:

Prof. Robert W. Dillon Jr.

Department of Theatre & Dance

Southeast Missouri State University

1 University Plaza, MS7850

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

Telephone: (573) 651-2491

Fax: (573) 986-6175

Email: rdillon@semo.edu

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.