Req Id: 42439
Job Title: Lecturer - Limited Term, Dance
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Start date: August 17, 2026
Salary: Based on education and experience
Limited Term Lecturer (LTL) positions are temporary, non-benefits eligible, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities
The Purdue University Dance Program is part of the Department of Theatre and Dance in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance. We seek a passionate dance instructor to teach Ballet II in the fall semester 2026, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 am - 11:45 am.
Courses come with an established syllabus that the instructor must utilize in their teaching.
Additional responsibilities: The instructor must attend training prior to the semester, and regular meetings with Dance Program Coordinator Holly Jaycox throughout the semester.
Qualifications
Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree (BA or BFA) in dance, and professional teaching experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Dance and documented teaching experience at the college or university level
Procedure
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references. A video example of teaching is highly preferred.
Candidates should submit application materials electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/ The job requisition ID for this position is 42439.
For questions or more information please contact Holly Jaycox via email at hollyj@purdue.edu.
Application deadline: Apply by July 8, 2026, for maximum consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Equal Opportunity
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Posting Start Date: 6/8/26