Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure
track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Dance faculty position in the Department of
Dance that begins August 2024.
Responsibilities
We seek an outstanding dance artist/scholar with a record of accomplishment, an established
professional reputation, and a clear trajectory for future excellence in teaching, scholarship
and/or creative activity.
- Teaching undergraduate courses in dance technique, choreography, and/or other topics
and approaches that align with the candidate’s area of specialization. - A teaching load is three courses per semester.
- Depending on the candidate’s area of expertise, they will choreograph, or stage
performance works on undergraduate dance majors. - The candidate is expected to develop and maintain a peer-reviewed body of
creative and/or scholarly activity. - Department/College/University/professional service is expected.
- Additional departmental responsibilities include student success initiatives, recruitment,
program development, and participation in department and university activities that serve
programmatic goals and the mission of the university. - Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials
Guidelines. - M.F.A or Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent in Dance, or a related discipline, is
required.
Preferred Qualifications Include - At least three years of collegiate teaching and mentoring experience.
- Established record of professional experience in the field.
- An active research portfolio of peer-reviewed scholarship/creative activity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit
https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php. Search for Job ID 264369.
For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit
and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located
just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in
Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A
member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report at the following website: https://diversity-kennesawadvocategme.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid734945.