Lecturer Ballet, Division of Dance

Position Number 00006587

The Meadows School of the Arts, a comprehensive arts school, seeks a Ballet instructor at the rank of Lecturer in the Division of Dance at Southern Methodist University. Responsibilities include teaching three levels of ballet technique, men’s class and Pas de Deux, choreographing for mainstage productions and/or restaging masterworks, participating in department recruiting, advising undergraduate students, attending faculty meetings and supervising student projects. Candidates should have a significant national/international profile and a record of achievement with distinction as an artist and teacher. Terminal degree and/or equivalent professional performing experience required. Substantial record of creative achievement required. University level teaching experience desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position begins August 1, 2013. Review of applications begins upon submission and will be accepted until position is filled. Submission deadline is January 4, 2013. Send application letter, curriculum vitae, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references; link to film footage of choreography/restagings via email to Dance Coordinator, Heather Guthrie, at hguthrie@smu.edu. 

SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.