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Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

UCSB Humanities Administration Support Center (HASC)

Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview

Position title: Pre-Six Lecturer Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range associated with this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $73,107 to $77,561. Percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 29% Anticipated start: tbd Position duration: One to two quarters in AY 25-26 Application Window

Open date: August 4, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Aug 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for qualified lecturers to teach courses during the 2025-2026 Academic Year in the following areas of Dance Technique specialization: Modern/Contemporary Dance (primary area); an additional area of technique expertise (could include Social Dance; Flamenco; Gaga; West African, Tap, etc.) and/or somatic practices (yoga, Bartenieff, Alexander, etc.). Expertise in more than one of these techniques is desired, though not required. We are particularly looking for modern/contemporary techniques in release-based approaches to balance and supplement existing instruction.

Work will be in person on the UCSB campus. Reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Information about the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is available through the Department's web page: http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess an MFA or, in the absence of a degree, at least 5 years equivalent experience in dance instruction at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

At least five years teaching experience in applicable specialty (dance technique, embodied anatomy, music for dance, choreography/improvisation) is preferred. College or University teaching experience is desired.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Video: Teaching Reel - Video: Teaching Reel or Demo (Please provide and example or reel reflecting your approach to teaching in the studio - Max. 15-minutes in length

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for the proposed candidate after that candidate has been identified as a finalist for the position.

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/6441767

Help contact: hfahnestock@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.

• https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

• https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

• https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6441767

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