Limited Term Faculty

WWU Dance Program

Position Announcement

Recruitment #:    GENVP06DANCE-01

Job Title:                       Lecturer

Closing Date:                Open Continuous

Salary Range:                Dependent upon course load

Job Location:                Bellingham, Washington

About the Position: 

The Dance Program maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions.  In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments.  Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. 

Position Responsibilities:  

Core curriculum

Academic Emphases:  

Modern Dance and Ballet

Required Qualifications:

BA or BFA in Dance or professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

MA/MFA and/or professional experience desired

Experience working with diverse student body and staff.

About the Department:  

The Dance Program offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as a dance minor, a teaching endorsement, and a concentration in dance in conjunction with the theatre arts department.

Western's Dance Program is focused on performance and choreography. It is our aim to familiarize students with the historical and cultural dimensions of dance, including the works and philosophies of leading dancers and choreographers both in the past and present. We teach our students to understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts and to make informed assessments regarding quality works of dance. Our goal is to teach a physical and intellectual understanding of the language of movement art.

Application Instructions and Requested Documents: 

§        Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, curriculum vita, and contact information of three references to:

Nolan Dennett, Dance Program Director

Search #GENVP06DANCE-01

Western Washington University

516 High Street, MS 9060

Bellingham, WA 98225-9060
         

OR

Email to:  Nolan.Dennett@wwu.edu (Subject:  Application for Dance Vacancy Pool)

Inquiries should be directed to Nolan Dennett, 360-650-3129.

Other Information:

§        Approved vacancy pool applicants will remain active for 3 years, at which time applicants are required to re-submit updated materials.

§        For additional information about Western Washington University, visit

http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm

WWU is an equal oportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at (360) 650-7410 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.

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