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Theatre & Dance - Lecturer Pool for Dance

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Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,576

Position description

Minimum qualifications: M.F.A in Dance or professional equivalent (BA, and at least 5 years of professional choreography, film, interdisciplinary art-making and/or performance) and an established record of artistic achievement and presentation of work are required qualifications.

This is not likely to be a full-time position. Salary will be prorated for percentage of effort.

Preferred qualifications: Previous college teaching experience and an interest in working in a diverse, multi-ethnic, international environment. Applicants with decolonial approaches to dance pedagogy and dance making are encouraged to apply.

UCDavis is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Review of applications will begin June 19, 2023; the position will remain open as a pool of applicants is sought. To ensure full consideration, application and supporting materials should be received by June 19, 2023. All applicants must submit to the Recruit website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05742

Application Procedure: Applicants will be required to submit a 2-page cover letter, 1-page diversity statement, current CV, a list of three references and their contact information; a link to two samples of work (one full length and one 5-10 minute excerpt); one sample course syllabus; and up to three course/teaching evaluations, if available.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

M.F.A in Dance or professional equivalent (BA, and at least 5 years of professional choreography, film, interdisciplinary art-making and/or performance) and an established record of artistic achievement and presentation of work are required qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Link to two samples of work

  • Sample Course Syllabus

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

  • Course/Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05742

Help contact: mcgarrison@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

Davis, California