DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Dance - Generalist
Tenure Track

The Dance Program at California State University, Fullerton currently offers a BA in Dance within the Department of Theatre & Dance's highly rated, active and extensive performance and production program. There are 5 full-time and 8 adjunct professors who train nearly 150 dance majors. The Dance Program offers multiple performing opportunities such as Fall/Spring Dance Theatre, Fall/Spring Choreographer's Showcase, 12x16 at Grand Central and musicals. The Dance Program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. The Department of Theatre and Dance, itself has over 500 graduate and undergraduate students. The faculty consists of 26 full-time and approximately 35 part-time instructors. It offers a BA in Theatre Arts and a BA in Dance, a BFA in Musical Theatre, and MFA degrees in Acting, Directing and Design.

Position
The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Fullerton seeks an outstanding individual to teach in the undergraduate dance program. The successful candidate will teach lecture courses in the areas including World Dance, Dance History, Theory and Criticism. Additional expertise in Dance for Children, Ballet and/or Modern technique is desirable. Participation in the departmental, college and university academic structure (i.e. committees, advising, etc.) as well as in external educational organizational and recruitment activities will be expected.

Qualifications

  • MFA is required with other graduate degree and/or substantial professional experience.
  • Must provide evidence of effective teaching.
  • Strong evidence of successful university and/or equivalent professional experience in areas listed above are required.
  • Publishing experience is desirable.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues is essential.

Appointment Date
August 2008

Job Control Number
23603G-08-050

Rank & Salary
This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, includes health/vision/dental plans, spousal and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, new affordable housing programs, defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Application Procedure
Send a letter of application, graduate school transcripts; curriculum vitae and three (3) current letters of recommendation (must be dated no earlier than 2007). An applicant file will not be reviewed by the committee until all materials are received. Please send application materials to:

G. Kares, Chair - Search Committee
Dance Search Committee
Department of Theatre and Dance
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6850
Fullerton, CA 92834-6850

Please Note: During the application review process the search committee may request additional documentation of previous academic and professional work. Do not send additional materials until requested to do so.

Application Deadline
January 15, 2008. Application materials will not be accepted after the deadline date.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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