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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Dance (Musical Theatre Emphasis)
Start Date: August 2026
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Dance with a Musical Theatre emphasis. The position serves a competitive, audition-based BFA program of approximately 75–80 students.
Essential Duties
• Teach dance technique (ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap and modern a plus.)
• Choreograph 1–2 dance concerts annually
• Choreograph fall Homecoming Musical and spring musical
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate in recruitment, auditions, and departmental service
• Collaborate with faculty on productions
Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated excellence in dance technique and choreography (concert and musical theatre)
• Ability to teach multiple styles
• MFA, PhD, EdD, or equivalent professional experience (e.g., Broadway, major companies)
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)
• Musical theatre directing experience
• Proficiency in additional theatre/movement practices
• Significant professional credits in choreography or performance
• Experience mentoring students for professional industry pathways
• Collegiate teaching experience
Program Information
Audition-based BFA program admitting 20–24 students annually. Seven tracks; Musical Theatre is the largest and Dance is a growing emphasis. Students participate in NYC Senior Industry Showcase and pursue careers in Broadway, film, and television.
Application Requirements
Please include a Portfolio (video links) and Cover Letter in addition to the other required documents listed in the application.
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Skills Required
- Professing Christian willing to support the Christian mission of ACU
- Demonstrated excellence in dance technique and choreography (concert and musical theatre)
- Ability to teach multiple dance styles (ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap; modern a plus)
- MFA, PhD, EdD, or equivalent professional experience (e.g., Broadway, major companies)
- Portfolio (video links) and cover letter as part of application
- Musical theatre directing experience
- Proficiency in additional theatre/movement practices
- Significant professional credits in choreography or performance
- Experience mentoring students for professional industry pathways
- Collegiate teaching experience
What We Do
Abilene Christian University is a private, comprehensive Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It educates approximately 6,700 students annually from across the United States and 42 nations, offering undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral programs. Its mission centers on preparing Christ-centered, global leaders through broad academic offerings, including more than 175 undergraduate areas of study and extensive graduate education across online and residential formats.
