NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY
Temple University Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts
Boyer College of Music and Dance
Tenure-Track or Tenured Dance Appointment: Dance Department Chair
POSITION: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track or tenured appointment in Dance: department chair.
We seek an outstanding scholar and teacher who will contribute to our mission of academic excellence, innovative research, and inclusive education.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic leader with excellent communication skills and documented experience encouraging collaboration and cooperation with all our stake holders--administration, faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, parents, staff and alumni.
RANK/SALARY: Associate Professor or Professor tenure-track or tenured appointment in Dance. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dance Department Chair is responsible for the academic, administrative and fiscal affairs of the Dance department under the supervision of and reporting to the dean.
The chair is expected to take a leadership role in coordination with the dean regarding all aspects of academic department operations and strategic initiatives and direction, including but not limited to program innovation and initiatives, encouragement and facilitation of extramural funding, student professional development and placement, curriculum assessment and development, and alumni relations and fundraising.
The chair serves as the academic leader of the department and is responsible for initiating and overseeing the recruitment and mentoring of faculty and students, as well as the promotion, tenure and merit processes applicable to all faculty in the department. The chair oversees curriculum planning, periodic program reviews, and accreditation matters affecting the academic discipline. The chair is responsible for all administrative functions within a department including: Âfiscal oversight, seeking external funding to support research and performance activities, coordinating the department's research and performance activity, assigning faculty workload, managing faculty and non-faculty staff, procurement of goods and services for the department and assigning research, performance, and classroom space for all departmental faculty. In carrying out department chair responsibilities, the chair consults with the Dean and departmental faculty bodies as appropriate.
In addition to administrative responsibilities, the dance chair will be expected to
- teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in dance related to the candidate’s expertise;
- cultivate and maintain relationships with prominent professional associations in the area and area schools to facilitate visibility and recruitment;
- maintain a visible profile and active program of scholarly and/or creative activity;
- conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and/or perform in prominent venues, according to expertise;
- Seek external funding to support research and creative activities;
- mentor and advise students from different backgrounds;
- contribute to department and college service.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required completed PhD or MFA and/or evidence of significant performing or academic experience in Dance, Dance Studies, or a related discipline. ÂOutstanding record of scholarly publication and/or creative achievement in dance and/or performance studies. Significant experience in academic or arts administration. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative activities. Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students. Experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting. Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary work
APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2026
APPLICATION REVIEW: Begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
APPLICATION: Email materials listed below to
Beth Bolton, Search Committee Administrative Chair
c/o: Beth Bolton
E-mail: bbolton@temple.edu
- Curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter addressing qualifications. Please include the following information in your cover letter:
- Description of significant performance or academic experience in Dance
- Description of academic administrative work
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment
- Contact information for 5 professional references.
Please be sure the file name for your application materials and CV begins with your last name and includes the position name. For example: Smith.DANCE.Letter.pdf or Smith.DANCE.CV.pdf.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNTIL REQUESTED.
Prepare to send the following additional materials if requested at a later date:
- Course syllabi and evaluations of teaching
- Links to examples of published scholarly work or performances, if applicable
- Official transcript of highest college or university degree
The Boyer College
Since its founding as a college of music in 1962, the Boyer College of Music and Dance has grown to become a comprehensive college representing academic and artistic excellence. Originating as a single department of music education offering vocal instruction at Temple University in 1893, the College is now part of the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts at Temple University. The Boyer College of Music and Dance consists of the following departments: ÂDance, Instrumental Studies, Keyboard Instruction, Music Education and Therapy, Music Studies, Vocal Arts. Temple University and the Boyer College are located in close proximity to Philadelphia’s historic cultural institutions, including the Kimmel Cultural Campus, Opera Philadelphia, PHILADANCO!, Philadelphia Ballet, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
The Dance Department at Temple University is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and artistic practice. Offering BFA, MA, MFA, and PhD degree programs in Dance, the department aims to develop outstanding performers, choreographers, teachers, and scholars, and to champion students' individual career and life goals.
Temple University
As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university's dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.