Assistant Professor of Dance - Hiring in process, not possible to apply

We welcome your application for the position of Assistant Professor of Dance with the responsibility for the BA programme in Dance Performance.

We are looking for someone with the desire to teach, conduct research, supervise at all levels within contemporary dance. The person should be able to apply a critical perspective on existing norms and canons that define the field of contemporary dance to date. You will work with a team of colleagues and administrators at the School of Dance and Circus (DOCH) at Stockholm University of the Arts. 

Read more about the program at the website: https://www.uniarts.se/english/courses/bachelor-programmes/dance_bachelor

As an Assistant Professor, you must have both extensive artistic work experience as well as deep theoretical understanding of your art field. You are expected to engage in and run artistic research work and be able to critically reflect on the artistic processes that are part of your teaching.

Your job description includes

• Leading, planning and development of the Bachelor programme in Dance Performance.
• Teaching, supervision and research.
• Development of artistic, theoretical and educational perspectives in collaboration with the Head of Department and in dialogue with existing educational and research activities at Stockholm University of the Arts and other stakeholders, based on an integrated perspective.
• Programme administration, with tasks such as scheduling, engaging guest teachers and budget work.
• Actively contributing to the development of dance as a knowledge and research area at the University, and other social development work of importance for the work at the University.

You will have an important role in the work of building a common culture of openness and collaboration within Uniarts, as well as in the creation of a good work environment. You may be offered assignments such as study programme or specialisation coordinator, board appointments and be afforded the time and opportunity to pursue artistic research.

Eligibility

The successful candidate will have demonstrated both artistic and teaching expertise.

Learn more about entry requirements for artistic and teaching expertise on our website at: https://www.uniarts.se/english/about-uniarts/careers/artistic-and-teaching-expertise#AssistantProfessor

Detailed information regarding qualifications and assessment criteria for teaching appointments is stated in Chapter 4 Sections 3 and 4 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance.

A prerequisite for fulfilling the duties of the position is that you have an active artistic practice within choreography as a choreographer, curator, dramatic adviser or other, with clear artistic perspectives and extensive international knowledge.

In addition, you have those personal abilities required to competently fulfil the appointment and to be able to represent the university in a manner beneficial to the organisation.

Assessment criteria

The following factors will be assessed, in this order of priority:

• Artistic expertise; breadth and depth of knowledge in the area of artistic specialisation and a good ability to develop and implement artistic research and development activities of a high quality.
• Teaching expertise; demonstrated pedagogical skill in artistic contexts.
• Knowledge and critical perspectives on existing norms and canons that define the field of dance to date.
• International knowledge, outlook and contact network.
• Experience of management and coordination, staff, students, guests and programme-related production and communication processes.
• Experience of administration and budget processes.
• Good English, Swedish is a merit.

You have undergone teaching in higher education training (or expect to do so within the next three years) or in some other documented manner acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the position

The scope of employment is hundred percent of a full-time position and is limited to five years, whereupon employment may be renewed. However, the total period of employment may not exceed 10 years. Employment to commence by February 2020.

You are employed as an Assistant Professor in Dance. The assignment as the responsibility of program is independent of the employment and can be terminated with two months' notice by both parties.

Please submit your application no later than 31 of August 2019.

How do I apply and what form will the recruitment process take?

Applications should be submitted in English as they may be reviewed by international experts. You can register your application and upload documentation in our recruitment system.

Please ensure that all documents are marked with the reference number 2019/415/2.2.1

Detailed information on what to include with your application can be found in the document (”What should be included in my application?)” on our website, https://www.uniarts.se/english/about-uniarts/careers

At the picture graduating students of BA in Dance Performance 2019 in a collaboration with Thomas Hauert.

Photo: Nicklas Dennermalm