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Theatre and Dance (Dance), Adjunct Faculty

  • 498635
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • Fine & Applied Arts
  • Adjunct

Job Title

Theatre and Dance (Dance), Adjunct Faculty

Department

Theatre and Dance

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The University will compensate adjuncts at a flat rate of $800 per number of credits (adjusted credit hours) granted toward the faculty load.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for an adjunct teaching position in dance. Possible classes would include Introduction to Dance (with experience across both traditional in-person and online platforms) and technique courses in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Also, the successful applicant may have the opportunity to participate in choreographic projects within the Department of Theatre and Dance, including the Dance Theatre Company and occasional campus performance experiences. This is a part-time position and does not include benefits.

Required Education

An MFA in choreography or a closely related field is required. A bachelor's degree with two years of professional experience may be considered in lieu of an MFA.

Other Desirables

Applicants with experience in teaching at the college level, an industry background, and agency experience will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

A cover letter and CV/resume are required.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kristi Shanmburger at Kristi.Shamburger@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: 07/11/2026

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