Instructor, Classical Ballet

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply online through USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Submit your application using the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205087 .A complete application includes: a cover letter that describes the candidate's research and teaching interests, relevant experiences and teaching philosophy; a curriculum vitae; and the names, email addresses and phone numbers for three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for candidates under consideration for the position.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Jennifer Deckert, at [email protected] .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 15, 2027 . The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00157PO26 Advertised Title Instructor, Classical Ballet Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Theatre and Dance Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

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Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Professional-Track Instructor Position in Classical Ballet Department of Theatre and Dance, Betsy Blackmon Dance Program McCausland College of Arts and Sciences University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program in the Department of Theatre and Dance, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor in Classical Ballet, to begin August 16, 2027.

The position is a nine-month appointment with a teaching load of eight courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon the dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs and the availability of funding. POSITION DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will teach all levels of classical ballet technique and pointe technique. Choreographing for departmental concerts and mentoring student choreography showcase performances may also be considered a course assignment.

Secondary expertise in teaching contemporary, modern, dance history, jazz, tap, hip-hop, introduction to dance, and/or dance studies/theory is also desired. Candidates should display a collaborative spirit with a strong commitment to creating and maintaining healthy and supportive educational spaces. ABOUT THE UNIT Recognized by Dance Magazine as one of the top programs in the country, the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at the University of South Carolina combines rigorous studio and theoretical dance practice with the extensive depth and breadth of a superior liberal arts education. The program supports approximately 70 undergraduate dance majors in two concentrations: Performance & Choreography and Dance Education with K-12 Certification, along with a hybrid M.A. in Dance Studies.

Its mission is to cultivate artists, professionals and emerging leaders to succeed within and beyond the field of dance. For more information, please visit http://dance.sc.edu . ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual, artistic, scientific and instructional heart of the University of South Carolina. We educate most of the university’s students, both in the Carolina Core curriculum as well as in our more than 100 academic programs.

Our research improves health, wellbeing, education and the environment in South Carolina while also enhancing our cultural heritage. Required Education and Experience REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS MFA in Dance or equivalent professional experience consistent with SACSCOC faculty credentialing guidelines: One (1) or more years of higher education teaching and professional dance experience Proven background in choreography, coaching, and/or mentoring dancers at the collegiate or professional level. A demonstrated inquiry-based approach to ballet pedagogy Preferred Qualifications n/a Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 11/03/2026 Job Close Date 05/15/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply online through USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Submit your application using the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205087 .A complete application includes: a cover letter that describes the candidate’s research and teaching interests, relevant experiences and teaching philosophy; a curriculum vitae; and the names, email addresses and phone numbers for three references.

Letters of recommendation will be solicited for candidates under consideration for the position. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Prof.

Jennifer Deckert, at [email protected] . Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis.

The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 15, 2027 . The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC .

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