Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for qualified lecturers to teach courses during the 2025-2026 Academic Year in the following areas of Dance Technique specialization: Modern/Contemporary Dance (primary area); an additional area of technique expertise (could include Social Dance; Flamenco; Gaga; West African, Tap, etc.) and/or somatic practices (yoga, Bartenieff, Alexander, etc.). Expertise in more than one of these techniques is desired, though not required. We are particularly looking for modern/contemporary techniques in release-based approaches to balance and supplement existing instruction.

Work will be in person on the UCSB campus. Reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Information about the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is available through the Department's web page: http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

Applicants must possess an MFA or, in the absence of a degree, at least 5 years equivalent experience in dance instruction at the time of application.

At least five years teaching experience in applicable specialty (dance technique, embodied anatomy, music for dance, choreography/improvisation) is preferred. College or University teaching experience is desired.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for the proposed candidate after that candidate has been identified as a finalist for the position.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.