Title Information Faculty TitleAssistant Professor Job Class Code10031 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1794 Working TitleAssistant Professor in Dance Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure StatusTenure Track FTE1 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 2025. 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 traditional and/or contemporary modern dance techniques, Spanish dance/flamenco techniques, and/or ballet techniques. 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 techniques courses, the candidate should expect to teach two or more theory courses 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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) . Minimum Qualifications A terminal degree ( MFA , PhD or EdD) from an accredited institution in dance ( ABD considered, with all requirements completed by August 1, 2025.) Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Experience as a dance and/or choreographer in one more of the following areas: traditional and/or contemporary modern dance techniques, Spanish dance/flamenco techniques, and ballet techniques. Evidence of successful dance teaching. Preferred Qualifications Collegiate teaching experience. License or Certification Required?No SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date09/01/2025 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 Date01/10/2025 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 Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected. To be considered for this position, a complete application must be fill out online: visit careers.utrgv.edu. Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. List of 3 References 3. Letter of Interest 4. Unofficial Transcripts (all levels – Once hired, official transcript are required) 5. Additional Documents: Examples of research and/or creative work: a. If in studio art or design, 20 images of personal work with accompanying image lists (72dpi, jpgs, 1000 px tall/wide). Provide URLs to online video files if necessary. b. If in art history or art education, two examples of publications or book chapter excerpts. 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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45644 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Other Document + Letter of Interest + Additional Document Optional Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Teaching Philosophy + Writing / Publication Sample + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Multi Media + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + List of 3 References + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Teaching Statement + Research Statement + NCCPA Certification + State Licensure + Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents