Assistant Professor - Ballet (Theatre & Dance) at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY

Job description

Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs . Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary . JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor – Ballet JOB PURPOSE: The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dance with a primary specialization in ballet. The successful candidate will teach all levels of ballet technique within the department’s undergraduate dance curriculum and contribute to the continued development of rigorous, student-centered dance training within a collaborative and interdisciplinary Theatre and Dance department. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of research and/or creative activity appropriate to the discipline and will contribute to student mentorship, and the academic and artistic life of the department. Depending on areas of expertise and departmental needs, the candidate may also contribute choreography, restaging of repertory, and/or other creative work to the department’s production season. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and mentorship; classical and contemporary approaches to ballet training; collaborative and interdisciplinary work; meaningful engagement with the professional field; and versatility across dance practices. The department particularly values candidates who can support students in connecting rigorous technical training with their development as adaptable, thoughtful, and engaged dance artists and professionals. The UW Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, home to the Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music, provides generous space for undergraduate scholarship and studio practice. The Theatre and Dance spaces feature a 388-seat proscenium theatre, 250-seat thrust theatre, a flexible black box theatre, lecture classroom, two theatre studios, two dance studios, musical theatre classroom, design studio, costume and production shops, and storage. The department offers a Bachelor of Art in Theatre and Dance with tracks in Theatre and Dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dance with concentrations in Acting Performance, Dance, Dance Science, Design, Production, and Management, and Musical Theatre Performance. The department also offers a variety of related minors, an Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate, and pending K-12 Theatre and K-12 Dance Endorsements. Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package beginning at $65,000, commensurate with qualification