Visiting Lecturer at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Visiting Lecturer
Requisition Number	FE04446
Working Title
Department Name	8X300:Fine Arts - Theatre Arts
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	MFA or PhD
Required Related Experience	3 years professional experience in teaching and choreography
Required License/Registration/Certification	N/A
Job Summary	The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time temporary, 9-month, Visiting Lecturer in Dance to join our outstanding faculty in the UK Department of Theatre & Dance for Fall 2025. Our new colleague will teach all levels of Jazz Dance. Other courses may include ballet, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre dance and/or African, and Introduction to Dance. Candidates will also choreograph for the annual dance concert and choreograph for a theatre or musical theatre production. Candidates should demonstrate a successful record of recruitment, teaching, performance, and professional integrity. Standard teaching expectation is three courses per semester which includes teaching core courses in dance, technique, and other topics of interest. When prompted in the employment system, applicants will submit the following materials: • a copy of their CV • teaching philosophy • links to two dance work samples, one concert dance work and one musical theatre • links to two teaching samples, one of teaching technique and one of class movement content Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those received by February 21, 2025, will be assured full consideration.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1
4. Specific Request 2
5. Specific Request 3

Optional Documents

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