Assistant Professor of Dance, Latinx and Afro-Latinx Dance Forms
Large public state university dance department in Southern California, designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
| Employer | Large public state university dance department in Southern California, designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | USD 85k–95k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1B fit |
| Role family | Traditional Dance Artist / Instructor (Culturally Unique) |
About the role
A university dance department is hiring a tenure-track faculty member to teach and choreograph in Latinx and Afro-Latinx dance forms. The role pairs cultural dance expertise with technique instruction in modern, jazz, African, street dance and ballet. The hire will also help shape curriculum and mentor dance majors and graduate students.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Latinx and Afro-Latinx dance forms, in person, hybrid or online.
- Teach technical courses such as modern/contemporary, jazz, African, street dance or ballet.
- Choreograph for department concerts and direct concerts or events.
- Help develop curriculum in your area of expertise and advise part-time faculty.
- Mentor graduate candidates and undergraduates, including thesis supervision and career guidance.
- Produce creative or scholarly work toward tenure and take part in department, college and university service.
Requirements
- MFA or PhD in dance, performance studies or a related field, or an MA in dance with professional performance or choreographic experience in Latinx or Afro-Latinx forms, or equivalent professional experience at a regional, national or international level.
- Demonstrated ability to teach one or more Latinx or Afro-Latinx dance forms.
- Qualification to teach at least one technical course: modern/contemporary, jazz, African, street dance or ballet.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population, including low-income and first-generation students.
Nice to have
- Sustained professional experience in commercial, concert or culturally embedded dance with national or international impact.
- College teaching experience.
- A body of choreographic work in Latinx or Afro-Latinx traditional, contemporary or diasporic forms.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Experience mentoring students with inclusive, culturally relevant teaching strategies.
Pay & benefits
USD 85k–95k base. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Dancers and choreographers in culturally specific forms typically document an O-1B case with professional performance history, choreographic credits, reviews or press, awards, and recommendation letters from respected figures in the field. The posting states no citizenship restriction. A U.S. employer or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the evidence and a government decision.
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