Lecturer

The UW-Madison Dance Department is a leader and innovator in the field of dance, with a diverse, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art dance facilities, including its own theatre, the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space. Located near Lake Mendota, the state capitol, and downtown Madison, historic Lathrop Hall includes four spacious dance studios, a multimedia lab, and resource center.

Our institution was the first in the nation to establish a dance degree program in higher education. It was here, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 1926, under the leadership of dance pioneer Margaret H'Doubler, that dance became a rigorous academic discipline and the body became the route to scientific inquiry, self-discovery, creativity, and citizenship.

This position will deliver high-quality, for-credit instruction within a designated academic discipline. This role is responsible for facilitating engaging and effective learning experiences and serves as the instructor of record for assigned courses. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the position includes collaboration on instructional development and design to support continuous improvement in curriculum and pedagogy.

Position is a part-time position with a 20% - 40% FTE.

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

School of Education / Dance

$50,000 minimum

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

• Demonstrated experience in professional dance

• Masters in Fine Arts
• Teaching experience in Higher Education, and professional artistic experience in areas of expertise

Bachelors in Fine Arts or Bachelors of Arts required - degree must be granted by date of hire.

Apply:
Please upload a resume and cover letter addressed to Jin-wen Yu explaining your professional experience.

Chris Hofland

hofland@wisc.edu

608-262-4084

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