Faculty Associate in Dance

Faculty Associate in Dance School of Music Dance and Theatre

Location: Tempe Campus
Open Date: July 18 2025

Description: The School of Music Dance and Theatre music program on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses online and/or on-campus in dance movement practices dance education and/or dance scholarship.

These positions are one semester appointments part time non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include:preparing course materials responding to and evaluating student work and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).

The number of courses is contingent upon needs funding and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2025 session A B and/or C

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The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses prepare course materials evaluate student work and assist students. They are responsible for delivering course content through lectures readings discussions and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards. Faculty Associates foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment support student success and provide timely constructive feedback on assignments and assessments. They maintain instructor presence communicate effectively and responsively with students staff and faculty and keep accurate course records in compliance with university policies. Faculty Associates are expected to be familiar with and adhere to ASU Herberger Institute for the Design and the Arts and School policies and procedures collaborate professionally with colleagues and continuously improve their instructional skills while staying informed about developments in their field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience; a Masters degree in relevant field by time of appointment and 2 years of industry experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired qualifications:

• MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Professional experience and/or teaching in one or more of the identified disciplines
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Knowledge of local and regional disciplinary ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience developing curricula
• Creative Activity/Scholarly research interests and achievement as demonstrated through performances presentations and/or publications