Asst. Professor Dance - Jazz

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Dance- Jazz

Department: Dance

Position Reports to: Dean, Stein College of Arts & Sciences

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Job Summary

The Department of Dance invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Dance with a focus on Jazz Dance forms beginning July 1, 2026 and continuing through the 2026-2027 academic year. This position requires a professional artist with experience in performing, teaching, creative activity, and scholarship to be successful in a full time appointment.

Candidates should expect to work closely with undergraduate and graduate students and be able to communicate effectively within various platforms and modalities. Principal responsibilities include teaching, staging or choreographing works, oversight of graduate thesis research, and serving on departmental and university-wide committees. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching within a small collaborative environment and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and creative activity with undergraduates..

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must be able to teach all levels: jazz with a focus on contemporary, and/or commercial jazz
• Must also be able to teach at least two of the following: Dance Production, Graduate Thesis Research, Composition, somatic practice, dance technology, and/or dance entrepreneurship
• Serve as rehearsal assistant for guest artists in residence during the fall semester
• Assist production staff in training the undergraduate students in technical and backstage skills for dance productions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Shared responsibility in directing, rehearsing, and producing the two mainstage dance concerts

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience:

• MFA in Dance (or related field) from an accredited university by the start date
• 3 years of full-time teaching experience in Dance (or related field) preferred
• A strong record of professional dance experience preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Skills in instructional technology; Blackboard
• Willing to collaborate with the Fine Arts faculty

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtually
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Stamina to teach up to 24 hours weekly

Important Note

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, portfolio, teaching philosophy outlining their pedagogical approach, list of instructor of record courses (sample course syllabi optional), Jacksonville University faculty application, names and contact info for three references, and unofficial transcripts via email to Debbie Guy, Administrative. Please also complete an application via the JU Careers website: Career Center | Recruitment

Associate: dguy@ju.edu

Acknowledgment

I acknowledge receipt and understanding of this job description. I verify that I am capable of and willing to fulfill all essential functions of this position. I am willing to be flexible and willing to do various jobs that are not listed, as the need arises.