Assistant professor of dance

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title

Assistant Professor of Dance (2 Positions)

Position Number

897052, 897528

Position Category

School/Division

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

The Department of Drama and Dance at Hofstra University invites applications for two (2) full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Dance to begin work on September 1, 2026. The successful candidates will join our nationally recognized Dance Program and will contribute to our mission of training the next generation of dynamic and diverse dance artists, educators and multi-disciplinary scholars.


Interested applicants for these positions should have at least three years’ experience in teaching dance courses in higher education, a passion for inclusive pedagogy, and a clear and focused creative agenda. Responsibilities will include teaching a range of courses for undergraduates, which could include modern technique, ballet and pointe classes, jazz dance technique (including the history and development of jazz dance as well as current trends), and the ability to teach in other areas such as Choreography, Somatics, Contemporary partnering, Dance and Film, Dance and Technology, etc.


These faculty members will contribute to the success and functioning of our program in ways such as mentoring students, directing dance concerts, curating repertory, choreographing for performances, and leading recruitment efforts both on and off campus. We seek highly engaged dance professionals who will enrich our collaborative, diverse, and interdisciplinary community and who will be committed to continuing their creative practice to bring innovative industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University’s reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms.


Hofstra University, located just 30 miles from New York City, is committed to nurturing strong artistic talent and skills in our 80 Dance majors from across the U.S. and beyond. We integrate dynamic professional artists as teaching faculty and guest choreographers to advance the mission of both the department and Hofstra University. These positions offer the opportunity to join a team of core faculty members dedicated to continually evolving curriculum, repertory, and teaching approaches that support inclusive student learning and achievement.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Dance or the equivalent in professional experience
• Minimum three years university-level teaching, experience in student mentorship,

Preferred Quals Summary

• Significant record of work in the professional field.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter with salary requirement
• Curriculum vitae
• Links to a professional website, YouTube Channel, Vimeo, etc.
• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
• Address and phone number of three professional references
  

All applications received by January. 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Deadline

Open until filled

Tenure Track

Yes

Date Posted

11/06/2025

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range

$85,000-$90,000

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.