Part-Time Lecturer in Dance

Position Type
OAA - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Position URL
apply.interfolio.com/176920

Position Description
The Committee on Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as part-time Lecturer in Dance to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary program. The selected candidate will collaborate with TAPS faculty and will be a highly effective teacher of dance at the undergraduate level. The teaching load will be four to five courses per year over three quarters, including introductory courses in dance studies and dance history as well as courses in dance practice, which are often hybrid studio/seminar courses. Up to one course may be replaced by limited advising, arts administration and/or committee service responsibilities.

The expected start date is September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Please note that candidates should be available to teach in-person from the start of the fall quarter through the end of the spring quarter each academic year. The initial appointment is for two years, renewable for longer terms contingent upon continued curricular need and following successful review.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Lecturer 2: For the 2026-27 academic year, the salary is $40,357 for 4 courses per year or $49,325 for 5 courses per year. This base pay is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. Annual salary increases are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; an MFA is desirable. Applicants must have prior professional dance experience and prior experience teaching dance at the college or university level.

Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/176920 by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on December 1, 2025:

· Current CV

· Cover letter discussing professional experience, previous teaching experience, approaches to pedagogy, and interest in the position

· Two sample syllabi, ideally from undergraduate dance courses you designed and taught previously

· A representative creative portfolio or link to a website with details about professional experience

· Contact information for three references

Following the initial review of applications, applicants who advance may be asked to provide additional materials, which could include student evaluations, sample assignments, a teaching statement, and a video teaching sample. Questions may be directed to Vicki Walden at vwalden@uchicago.edu.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.