The Department of Theater and Dance at Colby College invites applications for a sabbatical replacement Faculty Fellow position in Dance for the Academic Year 2013-14. The successful candidate will hold an M.F.A. or Ph.D., have a sincere interest in working in a liberal arts setting and the ability to mentor student choreography and performance. Responsibilities include teaching contemporary (post-modern) technique courses at varying levels and artistic directing/choreographing one mainstage dance production (one course equivalency). Additional courses might include creative process, improvisation, contemporary issues in dance, dance writing, or other specially negotiated courses.

Send via e-mail a cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy and research interests and three letters of recommendation to: TD-facultyfellowdancesearch@colby.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu

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