Dance Lecturer

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD, US
Per 3-credit rate: $5,231.88 first year; annual ra...
Mfa in dance or dance education
Experience mentoring dance educators
Teaching developmental movement skills
The University of Maryland is seeking a non-tenure eligible lecturer to teach dance education courses starting August 2026

Job Summary

  • The University of Maryland is seeking a non-tenure eligible lecturer to teach dance education courses starting August 2026.
  • Candidates must possess an MFA in dance or dance education along with experience mentoring educators in public settings.
  • The position includes a travel stipend for practicum sites within Maryland and offers benefits eligibility based on course load.

Matching Summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a non-tenure eligible lecturer to teach dance education courses starting August 2026.

Salary

Per 3-credit rate: $5,231.88 first year; Annual range: $41,855.05 - $45,550.11; Summer teaching contracted separately

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MFA in dance or dance education
  • Experience mentoring dance educators
  • Teaching developmental movement skills
  • Arts integration and curriculum development
  • Assessment experience in dance education

Nice-to-have

  • Administrative support for educational programming
  • State-level certification in education
  • University level teaching experience
  • Somatics and dance technology expertise
  • Collaborative work across university units

Key Requirements

  • MFA in dance or dance education required
  • Experience mentoring dance educators in public education
  • Ability to teach developmental movement and arts integration
  • State-level certification preferred but not mandatory
  • Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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