University of Wisconsin – Madison Looking for Arnhold Directorship In Dance Education Full Time

Job no: 253554-AS

Work type: Partial Remote, Staff-Full Time

Department:EDUC/DANCE

Location: Madison

Categories: Teaching and Instruction of For-credit Courses

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Department is hiring a visionary leader as part of a bold plan to bring dance education to Wisconsin public schools. The inaugural Arnhold Director of Dance Education, in partnership with colleagues in the Dance Department and across the School of Education, will:
* Design, implement, and direct a dance education curriculum in the UW-Madison School of Education, teaching a minimum of one course per semester
* Network and collaborate with school districts, locally, regionally, and statewide to create partnerships and pathways for future dance teachers
* Develop, implement, and lead K-12 dance programming locally and beyond
* Effectively advocate for dance education regionally and statewide

The Arnhold Directorship in Dance Education is made possible by a transformational gift from dance advocate, educator, and founder of the Dance Education Laboratory, Jody Gottfried Arnhold and her husband John Arnhold, through the School of Education’s Morgridge Match Impact 2030 initiative. With this gift, the Dance Department, the nation’s first degree program in Dance, continues its legacy in the field of dance education research, teaching, and outreach.

The UW-Madison Dance Department is a leader and innovator in the field of dance. Our institution was the first in the nation to establish a dance degree program in higher education. It was here, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 1926, under the leadership of dance pioneer Margaret H’Doubler, that dance became a rigorous academic discipline, and the body became the route to scientific inquiry, self-discovery, creativity, and citizenship. Our department and its world-class faculty and professional staff are committed to excellence through teaching and research, and we strive to impact the world within and outside of the university, through the Wisconsin Idea, with the aim to improve people’s lives through dance. In addition to our BFA and BS degree programs in dance, the department offers four certificates (Dance, Dance Studies, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Pilates), brings elective dance courses to hundreds of students each semester, and welcomes pre-collegiate students to campus for summer intensive study and dance festivals. We also produce several concerts and host internationally renowned guest artists each academic year. Our dedicated dance space–the beautifully renovated historic Lathrop Hall–is located in the heart of UW-Madison, near Lake Mendota, the state capitol, and downtown Madison. Our facility includes five spacious dance studios, a Pilates equipment lab, and the H Doubler Performance Space, a 240-seat proscenium theater.

Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 10% Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline
• 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs
• 10% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 10% Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline
• 10% May administer budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs
• 20% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 20% Create networks, partnerships, and pathways for expanding dance education and the role of dance educators in K-12 settings, both regionally and statewide

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Master’s Degree
MFA in Dance or MA/MEd in Education or Dance Education

Preferred
PhD or EdD in Education, Dance Education, or related field

Qualifications:

Required:
* Interdisciplinary thinker and practitioner
* Independent self-starter with ability to work collaboratively across units and disciplines
* Familiarity with arts education policy
* Commitment to equitable and inclusive dance education
* Strong professional presence with the ability to maintain and sustain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Demonstrated success in new program development ability to secure funds for programming
* Strong verbal and written communicator

Preferred:
* Demonstrated success in building post-secondary dance education curricula
* Track record of published research in the field of Dance Education
* Experience in Wisconsin arts education policy
* Demonstrated experience working in diverse communities

License/Certification:

Required
DPI Educator License
K-12 teaching license before start of position

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is supported through a dedicated donor fund and is expected to last for the duration of the funding.

How to Apply:

Apply online by uploading a cover letter of interest, CV and list of three professional reference contacts.
Cover letter should highlight applicant’s background and interest in both dance and public education, as well as demonstrating any prior experience with creating and developing a program from the ground up.

Contact:

Kate Corby
[email protected]
608-262-2871
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

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Official Title:

Teaching Faculty III(TL027)

Department(s):

A176200-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/DANCE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

253554-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Mar 8 2022 Central Standard Time

Applications Close: Apr 1 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time