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Assistant Professor of Dance & Coordinator of Musical Theatre Dance

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

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Faculty Full-timeWinchester, VaPosted 4 weeks agoShenandoah UniversityShenandoah UniversityShenandoah University

Shenandoah Conservatory, one of the country’s leading centers for collaborative work across the performing arts, seeks an exceptional teacher broadly familiar with historical jazz and tap dance, as well as contemporary Broadway musical industry, to join its dynamic performing arts faculty. This full time and career-contract track position will begin August 14, 2020.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a member of the Dance Division faculty, and will work collaboratively with both Musical Theatre and Dance programs and faculty in fulfilling the following responsibilities: teach musical theatre dance styles for musical theatre majors; teach classical and contemporary jazz techniques; teach various levels of tap; contribute to mainstage productions of the Dance and Theatre Divisions as choreographer; provide leadership for the musical theatre dance curriculum; recruit for the Musical Theatre program and Dance (as appropriate); participate in audition days for incoming students; and participate in Division, Conservatory, and University activities, including advising and committee service. Additional teaching assignments for the position will be based on areas of expertise/interest.

Qualifications:

Candidates will be expected to possess the following:

  • A national profile in dance performance with significant experience related to contemporary musical productions.
  • A significant portfolio of creative/scholarly work in choreography.
  • A terminal degree in dance or musical theatre.
  • A record of successful teaching within a conservatory environment.
  • A demonstrated ability to thrive within an intensive but collegial Conservatory environment
  • An ability to contribute to the Conservatory’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Choreographic experience in a variety of settings (musical theatre productions, concert dance, commercial/industrial/video work, etc.) is highly desirable.

Complete application submissions will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected. A pre-employment background check will be required. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will also be required.

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Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

Shenandoah University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

The Dance Division & The Musical Theatre Program:

Beyond providing professional preparation to around 60 dance majors annually, the Dance Division provides 90 musical theatre students with rigorous professional training that is equally grounded in musical theatre, jazz, ballet, tap and modern dance training.

Shenandoah Conservatory’s BFA Musical Theatre degree is among the longest-established and highest rated of such programs in the country. With a continuing reputation for excellence in pre-professional training and a constant eye on the industry, the program provides highly individualized education in a rigorous, yet supportive environment. The school’s geography allows for easy access to and regular interaction with theatre professionals from New York City as well as Washington D.C. Grounded in the foundations of musical theatre, the program places primary emphasis on contemporary trends and current musical styles, including pop/rock musicals and vocal technique, entrepreneurship, and digital media.

Core dance training is complemented by an extensive composition sequence, three mainstage concerts per year in the 600-seat Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, and numerous opportunities for creative & performance work. Extensive outreach opportunities include international performance-and-study tours. The Dance Ensemble has been featured in concerts at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall, and other professional venues in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC.

About Shenandoah Conservatory:

Shenandoah Conservatory was founded in 1875 and has an extraordinary legacy of shaping music and the performing arts in Virginia and beyond. Located at the head of the historic Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA, 70 miles west of Washington DC, the Conservatory is now home to over 640 award-winning students from across the nation and globe enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in the areas of music, theater, and dance, and includes a distinguished faculty of over 125, half of whom are full-time.

Beyond being a comprehensive performing arts school, Shenandoah Conservatory is home to exceptional artists and scholars who are unusually oriented towards collaboration and innovative approaches to the career preparation of students. The Conservatory’s ShenCoLAB (formerly titled Student Performance Week) is but one example of the Conservatory’s nation-leading embrace of innovation and collaboration; a (first-in-the country) week-long stoppage of all classes and rehearsals across all programs with the school turned over to students for student-led (and faculty mentored) collaborative projects. The Conservatory’s proximity to Washington D.C. and Dulles Airport, ensures easy access to and regular interaction with professionals from around the country and world. www.su.edu/conservatory

About Shenandoah University:

Shenandoah University is a diverse institution of approximately 3,800 students enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in business, arts and sciences, health professions and performing arts. Shenandoah University is an independent, coeducational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Please visit www.su.edu for more information.

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Organization

We are Shenandoah


Some places radiate special qualities — Shenandoah is one. At Shenandoah lives are illuminated by a love of learning, collaboration, service and a deep, shared history. Its name and location evoke images of legends, natural beauty, exploration, and timelessness. Shenandoah University embraces and reflects its storied valley home, educating students as radiant and warm as mythical lights inspiring Shenandoah’s meaning: “the sons and daughters of the stars.”

This green, fertile, and enchanting land has attracted people for thousands of years, inspiring stories, songs, and lives marked by joy, scholarship, accomplishment, and delight. That legacy remains vibrant to this day, as the leader of the future call upon the rich echoes of the past for inspiration.

We are all part of this timeless story. We are Shenandoah.

 

Mission & Vision Statements

Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

Shenandoah University will be nationally recognized for forward thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates.

 

Shenandoah's History

Dayton, Virginia was Shenandoah’s home for 85 years. In 1875, the university was founded there as Shenandoah High School. Over the next 85 years, the institution changed names six times but always kept “Shenandoah” as part of its name. In 1946, the school nearly closed due to financial concerns. Rather than closing the school, university president Dr. Forrest S. Racey oversaw the move to Winchester. The last classes in Dayton began in the fall of 1959 with an enrollment of 159 students. Shenandoah opened its doors in Winchester in September 1960.

 

In Winchester, the school began to thrive and, in 1991, became Shenandoah University. 

 

The Shenandoah of Today

 

The university now spans 5 locations: 

Shenandoah offers over 150 academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students across seven schools:

Join a university community that brings high energy to learning and activities on and off campus. With 21 men’s and women’s athletics teams and more than 90 clubs and organizations, jump into life on a vibrant campus. Countless international programs expose our students, staff, and faculty to the world and teach them to become global citizens. 

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