The Department of Theater at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position for an artist/scholar in Dance at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning the fall semester 2026. Completion of a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching assignment of five courses per year may include an interdisciplinary, somatic, and improvisational introduction to Theater and Dance; beginning and advanced courses in Dance technique and choreography; and courses in Dance studies. The successful candidate will have an interdisciplinary interest in both Theater and Dance, and candidates with professional performance experience and/or experience teaching at the college level are especially encouraged to apply. The field of specialization is open, and the successful candidate will fulfill the expectation that all Colgate faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Department of Theater. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.
Application Materials
A cover letter that includes a statement of teaching interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references must be submitted through Interfolio at Interfolio.
Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.
Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$94,800 - $98,800
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