The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University, located on the University’s campus in lower Manhattan, invites applications for the position of Clinical Associate Professor in the BFA in Commercial Dance program. The position reports directly to the Chair of the Commercial Dance and Musical Theatre programs. All faculty are expected to collaborate with the other Sands College programs and production staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities, in collaboration with the Chair:

• Teach and mentor undergraduates.

• Foster an environment supporting the creative and scholarly work that faculty and students find meaningful and important to their overall success.

• Manage all aspects of the Program’s educational mission (instruction, research, service, planning, scheduling, program assessment, accreditation, and program review).

• Identify goals and strategies for targeted growth in the program.

• Work with faculty to develop plans for curricular development and program design.

• Support the program faculty in their pursuit of excellence in teaching.

• Possible opportunity to create and choreograph for the semester main stage shows

• Participation in recruiting events such as Fall Intensive, incoming auditions and possible summer recruiting and other events as assigned by the Chair.

Teaching load is 24 credits, to be taught during the academic year (September to May). Service is an expected part of the annual workload.

There is the potential for shared program administrative duties, which would include:

• Serving as the Commercial Dance Program Head, overseeing faculty, curriculum, schedule, student experience.

• Manage all aspects of the program’s educational mission (instruction, research, service, planning, scheduling, department assessment, accreditation, and program review).

• Uphold all University and Sands College Policies as a representative of the College

• Deliver all reports and requests for academic planning and production in a timely manner

• Create faculty assignments and class schedules in collaboration with Chair by the due date

• Monitor and manage student enrollment in program and student-related issues (recruitment, retention, student organizations, learning outcomes).

• Oversee, organize, and administer the Los Angeles semester in collaboration with both director of the LA semester, and Chair.

• Attend, organize, and lead program events and productions

• Recruit students

• Build community

• Uphold our mission of equity and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff at Sands

• Provide administrative support for the Chair

• Attend, in person, all full faculty meetings that are scheduled to be in person

• Attend, or find an appropriate Sands College representative such as the Associate Program Head, to attend planned program events, partnerships, or workshops

• Carry out other tasks as defined by the Chair of the department

Please note that Program Head appointments are annual. Reappointment will be based on a mid-year and end-of-year review with the Chair.

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in dance and be a dedicated educator with a strong studio practice background, a significant national or international reputation in the arts, and a distinguished record of professional accomplishment. The successful candidate will also be deeply invested in practices and scholarship, with expertise in one or more of the department’s areas of teaching, scholarship, and practice. The ideal candidate is also innovative, inspiring, and committed to Pace’s motto of Opportunitas, with experience in anti-racist teaching, mentoring, and administration as a color-conscious leader who promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and theater.

Sands College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity and consent culture are encouraged to address their experiences in these areas

Best consideration by December 15, 2024

About the Institution

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Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.

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