Assistant Professor, Ballet Specialist, Department of Dance, College of Fine Arts R0149363

Assistant Professor, Ballet Specialist, Department of Dance, College of Fine Arts [R0149363]

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Ballet Specialist, Department of Dance, College of Fine Arts [R0149363].

The Department of Dance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for one tenure‑track Assistant Professor, Ballet Specialist to begin Fall 2026. The tenure‑track Assistant Professor, Ballet Specialist will contribute to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas through teaching, scholarly/creative research, and service to the university, as well as to local, national, and international communities. Tenure and promotion guidelines are provided for all tenure‑track faculty at UNLV.

Successful candidates will have significant expertise in the field of ballet and the ability to teach within a department that values equal emphasis in ballet, modern, and jazz dance. They will demonstrate effectiveness in teaching at all levels and show a clear commitment to student success. Strong candidates will have experience teaching in secondary education, a solid knowledge of ballet history, and engagement with classical ballet repertory that can be shared with dancers.

Candidates are expected to contribute new perspectives and opportunities for students.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to thrive at a Research One—Top Tier Institution and maintain a documented body of research supporting their scholarly and/or creative work. Strong candidates should provide evidence or demonstrate potential of the impact of their research. Contributions to the dance discipline may include performance, choreography, conference presentations, repetiteur work, and publications, including books, book chapters, or journal articles.

Candidates are also expected to produce choreography and/or movement research for the UNLV Department of Dance concert series, either as new works or through the restaging of classic dance works and repertory.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to serve on committees at the department, college, and university levels. They will aid in curricular development initiatives, including building new programs, such as an MFA in Dance, and actively engage the broader university community. Strong candidates will prioritize collaboration, work effectively with others to solve problems, and foster growth in student numbers through recruitment efforts.

In addition, they will mentor students, guiding them through the creative process and supporting their academic and artistic development.

The UNLV Department of Dance offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance where students have the choice to track in either Performance & Choreography or Production & Management, gaining the skills to thrive on stage and behind the scenes. For working professionals, the BFA for the Professional Dancer offers a pathway to apply their experience toward a degree in higher education.

In addition, our program…