Visiting Assistant Professor, Dance

The Department of Dance at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Dance for the academic years 2026–2028 beginning September 1, 2026.This is a two-year appointment with responsibilities in teaching, creative research, and departmental service.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 18 credits annually (typically 9 credits per semester) in undergraduate dance courses, including ballet and modern dance as part of a broader technical curriculum. Additional teaching areas may include, but are not limited to, contemporary dance, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theater dance, somatic or improvisational practices, composition, dance history, culturally grounded movement forms, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Create new choreographic work for two departmental concerts per academic year, with an emphasis on supporting student learning and artistic development.
• Advise independent research projects and senior Coda projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative departmental culture and departmental initiatives.
• Advise students and participate in departmental service activities.

Qualifications:

• An MFA in Dance or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. We recognize that “professional experience” can encompass many kinds of work in the discipline of dance.
• Demonstrated excellence in inclusive, student-centered teaching with evidence of anatomically sound and inclusive pedagogy.
• Ability to teach across a range of dance techniques and practices, including ballet and modern dance.
• Strong compositional and choreographic skills, with a demonstrated commitment to creative research and artistic practice as integral to teaching and learning.

Salary: $68,989

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law.

Application Instructions:

• a cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience and qualifications;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• evidence of excellence in teaching, which may include but is not limited to sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or a teaching reel of no more than 10 minutes;
• two samples of recent choreography, no more than 10 minutes total;
• two brief statements (1 page maximum each):
  • a statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogy, and
  • a statement of research and scholarship (including artistic practice) and future directions/interests; and
• contact information for three professional references who can speak to the candidate’s teaching and/or artistic work.

Review of applications will begin on March 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions? Please contact Prof. Sarah DiPasquale, Associate Chair of Dance at sdipasqu@skidmore.edu

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.

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