Job Summary:
The Departments of Dance and Africana Studies at Oberlin College invite applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Africana Dance and Integrated Arts Practice. We seek an accomplished artist-scholar whose cross-disciplinary scholarship, artistic research, and movement practice emphasize African diasporic traditions, broadly defined to include Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Afro-European communities. Candidates with demonstrable artistic research profile and significant record of choreographic works or publications engaging critical cross-cultural or decolonial perspectives are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to practitioners who demonstrate the potential to develop an active research program that engages undergraduate students. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning Fall 2025, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general area of Africana Dance and Integrated Arts Practice, including a mix of introductory and advanced technique classes, creative workshops, and theory courses on dance history and contemporary practice. Additionally, they will contribute to departmental activities in both departments, such as directing concerts and mentoring student choreography.
The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research and service on committees.Required qualifications:
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD or equivalent terminal degree (in hand by the first semester of the academic year 2025). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching and the ability to perform high-quality cross-disciplinary research. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring an understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law
Compensation:
Within the range established for this position, the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package.
Special instructions to applicant:
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at . A complete application will be comprised of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae ; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) a research statement that includes how you will support undergraduate research and, if applicable, how you might incorporate undergraduate students into your research program; and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.*
Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the April 29 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
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About Oberlin College
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at
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