Job Details

Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

Position Number: 6441516
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Dance Technique Lecturer (pre-six)

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Pre-Six Lecturer Salary range: See Table 15 for the salary range associated with this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $73,107 to $77,561. Percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 29% Anticipated start: tbd Position duration: One to two quarters in AY 25-26 Application Window

Open date: August 4, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Aug 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for qualified lecturers to teach courses during the 2025-2026 Academic Year in the following areas of Dance Technique specialization: Modern/Contemporary Dance (primary area); an additional area of technique expertise (could include Social Dance; Flamenco; Gaga; West African, Tap, etc.) and/or somatic practices (yoga, Bartenieff, Alexander, etc.). Expertise in more than one of these techniques is desired, though not required. We are particularly looking for modern/contemporary techniques in release-based approaches to balance and supplement existing instruction.
Work will be in person on the UCSB campus. Reimbursement for travel and housing expenses will not be provided. Information about the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance is available through the Department's web page: http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess an MFA or, in the absence of a degree, at least 5 years equivalent experience in dance instruction at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

At least five years teaching experience in applicable specialty (dance technique, embodied anatomy, music for dance, choreography/improvisation) is preferred. College or University teaching experience is desired.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Video: Teaching Reel - Video: Teaching Reel or Demo (Please provide and example or reel reflecting your approach to teaching in the studio - Max. 15-minutes in length

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for the proposed candidate after that candidate has been identified as a finalist for the position.
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About UC Santa Barbara

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Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

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