Visiting Assistant Professor - Dance Department

Skidmore College • Saratoga Springs, NY

18h • $68,989

About The Position

The Department of Dance at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Dance for the academic years 2026–2028 beginning September 1, 2026. This is a two-year appointment with responsibilities in teaching, creative research, and departmental service.

Requirements

• An MFA in Dance or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in inclusive, student-centered teaching with evidence of anatomically sound and inclusive pedagogy.
• Ability to teach across a range of dance techniques and practices , including ballet and modern dance.
• Strong compositional and choreographic skills, with a demonstrated commitment to creative research and artistic practice as integral to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 credits annually (typically 9 credits per semester ) in undergraduate dance courses, including ballet and modern dance as part of a broader technical curriculum.
• Additional teaching areas may include, but are not limited to, contemporary dance, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theater dance, somatic or improvisational practices, composition, dance history, culturally grounded movement forms, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Create new choreographic work for two departmental concerts per academic year , with an emphasis on supporting student learning and artistic development.
• Advise independent research projects and senior Coda projects .
• Contribute to a collaborative departmental culture and departmental initiatives.
• Advise students and participate in departmental service activities .

Benefits

• Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.
• Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits
• All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time