Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Dance
Job Title
Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Dance
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Dept, Fine & Performing Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Dance to begin Fall 2026.
TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/
This is a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track, visiting instructional position (9‑month). The position carries a 5/5 teaching load with a primary focus on undergraduate instruction in Dance. This is a one‑year visiting appointment, with duties centered on studio teaching and student engagement. The position requires regular, in‑person instruction and active participation in departmental activities. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate dance courses, including technique, choreography, and theory, while maintaining excellence in studio and classroom instruction. Develop course materials, assess student learning, and provide mentoring and academic advising. Choreograph and/or direct departmental performances and participate in production activities. Contribute to curriculum development and program initiatives. Engage in departmental, college, and university service. Support student recruitment and retention efforts. Duties also include recruiting students and apply for external funding to support student activities. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest college at the university. The Department of Fine & Performing Arts includes programs in art, dance, music, and theatre, and is committed to teaching excellence, student success, and community engagement.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold a earned Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance from an accredited institution. Demonstrated success in teaching dance at the collegiate or professional level, with ability to instruct multiple techniques such as ballet, modern, jazz, flamenco, contemporary. Professional experience as a performer, choreographer, or dance artist is required. Evidence of effective teaching, strong communication skills, and engagement with students of various backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage candidates with the ability to acquire external funding. We strongly encourage candidates with experience/specialization in Flamenco and Ballet Folklorico is a plus.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.
Application Process
The completed employment application must include:
- Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
- Names and contact information of three current professional references
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the department chair Dr. Friedrich Gechter at fgechter@tamiu.edu
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Visiting-Instructional-Assistant-Professor-of-Dance_R-094974-1
