POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Communication Arts. This is a ten-month, tenure track faculty position beginning August 1, 2012.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate courses in all levels of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap techniques, create choreography and teach theory courses including Dance History and Introduction to Dance. Potential for teaching in additional areas of experience including Modern Technique, Dance Composition, Dance Sciences, and Music for Dance. Advising, departmental, university and community service and research is expected and required.

QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in Dance required; doctorate preferred. Professional performance background.

DESCRIPTION: Valdosta State University is a regional university serving 41 counties in South Georgia located in Valdosta, Georgia. Valdosta is a city of approximately 50,000 located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75. For information on the University, Department, or community visit our website www.valdosta.edu

SALARY: Commensurate with credentials and experience.

APPLICATIONS: Send a letter of interest, faculty application form found at http://www.valdosta.edu/academic/documents/Faculty_App2010.pdf, vita, contact information for professional references, and transcripts of all academic work to Dance Search Committee, Communication Arts Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 31698-0120.

CLOSING DATE: Closing date for consideration is March 21, 2012. For more information on position phone 229-333-5820 or e-mail Dr. Carl Cates, Department Head, ccates@valdosta.edu

SOURCE: http://careers.insidehighered.com/valdosta-state-university/assistant-professor-dance/job/398915