The LMU Dance Program in the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance, housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts of Loyola Marymount University, is seeking a Tenure-track Assistant Professor who can contribute high-level dance practice and relevant research and scholarship within the dance major. The position will begin in Fall 2026.
The Tenure Track position is a full-time position with the individual engaged in a 2/2/2/3 teaching load per semester or teaching-related duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate content mastery, artistic accomplishment, and teaching expertise, as well as maintain active work in the local, national, or international dance communities. Additional desirable qualifications include teaching or scholarly expertise in the role of dance in politics and/or culture, dance pedagogy, and/or dance media, film and technology.
About the LMU Dance Program:
The LMU Dance Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Choreography and Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action. The program serves approximately 110 dance majors and minors, as well as liberal studies majors (elementary education) and the general student population. The LMU Dance Program strives to cultivate critical awareness of artistry, history, politics, and corporeality while valuing and actively engaging the presence of multiple identities and experiences. Careers of LMU graduates include but are not limited to: professional performance and choreography, studio and preK-12 teaching, physical therapy and physical training, nursing, medicine, law, business, filmmaking, and social justice work.
The position will entail:
- Teaching
- Contemporary Modern, Ballet, and/or Contemporary Ballet movement technique courses
- Dance Studies and/or Dance History and/or Dance Pedagogy
- Dance Film, Dance for Camera or Dance and Technology
- Creative work/Scholarship
- A rigorous and relevant creative/performative/scholarly research agenda
- Service
To the department, college, and university the position requires 1) a degree of MFA or PhD, 2) demonstrated teaching proficiency of at least three years (full-time preferred), 3) demonstrated excellence in the creative/performance field, (national or international-level preferred), 4) demonstrated leadership skills. Scholarly publication is preferred. Individuals who evidence a commitment to practices of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through scholarly and creative activity, pedagogical practice, civic or community engagement, and/or a position statement will be given preference. Applicants should show evidence of the ability to teach all levels of a relevant movement practice; evidence of ability to teach dance studies and/or critical theory in dance and/or dance film, dance for camera or dance and technology courses; evidence of a commitment to culturally relevant, diverse, and inclusive teaching practices; evidence of leadership and/or producing skills; evidence of ongoing creative, performative, or scholarly research and/or publishing.
Application Process:
All interested applicants apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu/ Applicants should submit a complete dossier:
(1) a letter of application
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) one letter of recommendation
(4) a 1-3 page narrative that captures: your teaching philosophy, artistic/research agenda, commitment to DEI that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
(5) 3-5 references with phone number and email address
(6) 3-5 links to professional, artistic work
Closing date: Materials must be received by November 15, 2025
Inquiries or comments (including those regarding required materials) should be directed to Department Chair ([email protected]).
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Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $84,000.00
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
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