What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance position at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10009495
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Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance
Job Category
Academic Staff
Employment Type
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile
Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Duties
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Dance in the Peck School of the Arts is hiring an innovative dance artist, scholar, and educator with embodied expertise in either Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance forms to teach across our curricula. The visiting faculty will teach undergraduate courses in Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance practices as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in dance theory, dance history, and/or dance studies. They may teach other related courses through the lens of their expertise including composition, improvisation, student repertory creation, and/or somatic courses. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their teaching, and an ability to make cross-disciplinary connections in their course content.
Responsibilities of visiting dance faculty include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, choreographing for faculty/guest concerts, and contributing to department, college, and university service that includes recruitment, outreach, mentorship, and faculty governance. In addition, visiting faculty will maintain academic and/or creative research and professional engagement with local, state, and national associations.
The Department of Dance invites applications for an Assistant Visiting Professor position in Dance to begin Fall 2026. This position is a one-year appointment with the potential for further renewal.
Employment Agreement: Beginning and Ending Dates of Appointment: August 24, 2026 through May 23, 2027. This fixed-term academic staff appointment is only for the period of time specified in this letter, however, the appointment may be renewed for up to additional two academic years. Per Admin. Code sec. UWS 10.05(1)(a) and Chapter 108 of UWM's Academic Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures (ASPPP), no further notice of nonrenewal will be given except as required under Chapter 108 of the ASPPP.)
Key Job Responsibilities
GENERAL UWM INFORMATION:
UWM is one of two doctoral-granting institutions in the University of Wisconsin System and offers 184 degree programs including 96 undergraduate degrees, 55 master's degrees, 1 specialist program and 32 doctoral programs, through 14 schools and colleges. The 93-acre main campus, just blocks from Lake Michigan, is located in a residential neighborhood on Milwaukee's east side, offering faculty, staff, and students a wide range of cultural, athletic, and entertainment opportunities. The Peck School is Wisconsin's leading comprehensive arts education institution. The school's alumni in the fields of art and design, dance, film, music, and theatre have played influential roles in arts organizations, schools, and businesses, particularly in Milwaukee and Wisconsin but also across the country and throughout the world for nearly 50 years. The school also offers more than 350 dance, music, and theatre performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions each year and has extensive partnerships throughout its community and region. This year, about 1870 students-undergraduate, graduate, and certificate-studied and worked with 70 faculty and 170 instructional staff members in the Peck School.
Program Description
Our faculty engage in dance practice, scholarship, and mentorship that is committed to interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and social justice. Our innovative curriculum integrates multiple dance disciplines and somatic practices, creating a learning environment that prioritizes a balance of body and mind knowledge with informed, creative practice and expression. The faculty strive to locate our research and curricular material in socio-cultural and historical contexts. The Department of Dance produces four dance concerts per year, and mentors approximately 55 undergraduate dance majors, 12 graduate students, and 41 dance minors. We offer the following programs of study: BA in Dance, BFA in Performance and Choreography, MFA in Dance, Dance Performance Minor, Somatics Certificate, and African and Diaspora Dance Forms Microcredential. https://uwm.edu/arts/dance/
Compensation
Up to $65,000. Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD in Dance or relevant field) by the start of the appointment
How To Apply
Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit all of the following documents at the time of applying to be fully considered:
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of Sunday, 4/26/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by Sunday, 4/26/2026. Applications submitted after Sunday, 4/26/2026 may not be reviewed.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Contact Information
Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at xion2447@uwm.edu.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---Dance_JR10009495.
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Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10009495
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance
Job Category
Academic Staff
Employment Type
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile
Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Duties
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Dance in the Peck School of the Arts is hiring an innovative dance artist, scholar, and educator with embodied expertise in either Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance forms to teach across our curricula. The visiting faculty will teach undergraduate courses in Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance practices as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in dance theory, dance history, and/or dance studies. They may teach other related courses through the lens of their expertise including composition, improvisation, student repertory creation, and/or somatic courses. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their teaching, and an ability to make cross-disciplinary connections in their course content.
Responsibilities of visiting dance faculty include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, choreographing for faculty/guest concerts, and contributing to department, college, and university service that includes recruitment, outreach, mentorship, and faculty governance. In addition, visiting faculty will maintain academic and/or creative research and professional engagement with local, state, and national associations.
The Department of Dance invites applications for an Assistant Visiting Professor position in Dance to begin Fall 2026. This position is a one-year appointment with the potential for further renewal.
Employment Agreement: Beginning and Ending Dates of Appointment: August 24, 2026 through May 23, 2027. This fixed-term academic staff appointment is only for the period of time specified in this letter, however, the appointment may be renewed for up to additional two academic years. Per Admin. Code sec. UWS 10.05(1)(a) and Chapter 108 of UWM's Academic Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures (ASPPP), no further notice of nonrenewal will be given except as required under Chapter 108 of the ASPPP.)
Key Job Responsibilities
GENERAL UWM INFORMATION:
UWM is one of two doctoral-granting institutions in the University of Wisconsin System and offers 184 degree programs including 96 undergraduate degrees, 55 master's degrees, 1 specialist program and 32 doctoral programs, through 14 schools and colleges. The 93-acre main campus, just blocks from Lake Michigan, is located in a residential neighborhood on Milwaukee's east side, offering faculty, staff, and students a wide range of cultural, athletic, and entertainment opportunities. The Peck School is Wisconsin's leading comprehensive arts education institution. The school's alumni in the fields of art and design, dance, film, music, and theatre have played influential roles in arts organizations, schools, and businesses, particularly in Milwaukee and Wisconsin but also across the country and throughout the world for nearly 50 years. The school also offers more than 350 dance, music, and theatre performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions each year and has extensive partnerships throughout its community and region. This year, about 1870 students-undergraduate, graduate, and certificate-studied and worked with 70 faculty and 170 instructional staff members in the Peck School.
Program Description
Our faculty engage in dance practice, scholarship, and mentorship that is committed to interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and social justice. Our innovative curriculum integrates multiple dance disciplines and somatic practices, creating a learning environment that prioritizes a balance of body and mind knowledge with informed, creative practice and expression. The faculty strive to locate our research and curricular material in socio-cultural and historical contexts. The Department of Dance produces four dance concerts per year, and mentors approximately 55 undergraduate dance majors, 12 graduate students, and 41 dance minors. We offer the following programs of study: BA in Dance, BFA in Performance and Choreography, MFA in Dance, Dance Performance Minor, Somatics Certificate, and African and Diaspora Dance Forms Microcredential. https://uwm.edu/arts/dance/
Compensation
Up to $65,000. Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD in Dance or relevant field) by the start of the appointment
- At least 1-year (2 semesters of course delivery) of teaching in higher education
- Ample experience and evidence of teaching Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance forms
- Knowledge and expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dance theory, dance history, and/or dance studies through a 21st-century lens.
- Experience teaching Contemporary Ballet and/or Hip Hop/Urban dance forms in higher education for at least one year
- A professional portfolio that demonstrates recent and ongoing innovations in choreographic, scholarly, and/or creative research in area(s) of expertise.
- Experience teaching and/or applying somatic movement practices.
Candidates must have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD in Dance or relevant field) by the start of the appointment
How To Apply
Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit all of the following documents at the time of applying to be fully considered:
- Letter of application addressing the job requirements
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- One-page teaching philosophy
- One sample syllabi from a course taught
- One-page work sample description with online links to research and/or choreographic samples
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of Sunday, 4/26/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by Sunday, 4/26/2026. Applications submitted after Sunday, 4/26/2026 may not be reviewed.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Contact Information
Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at xion2447@uwm.edu.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---Dance_JR10009495.
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