Tennessee Association of Dance publishes brief job listings

	Updated March 12, 2008.
		TAD has an opening for a permanent Executive Director. Download the Job Information Sheet to apply.


			TAD publishes brief listings only on this page. E-mail us at info@tennesseedance.org to receive a complete position vacancy advertisement for any of these positions, or contact the institution offering the position directly. Access additional job listings by subscribing to the Tennessee Arts Commission on-line weekly newsletter--subscribe from their website at www.arts.state.tn.us. Also please visit http://www.ohiodance.org/ODPositions.html. Jobs in the Arts Listings for full-time, part-time, freelance/consultant jobs and internships. http://www.nyfa.org. Tennessee Association of Dance Executive Director The Tennessee Association of Dance seeks qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the general operation of the Association and coordinates all Association programs. Typical responsibilities include: strategic planning; design and implementation of all TAD conferences and programs; oversight of marketing and fundraising; budget preparation; maintenance of all records; grant writing; and advocacy. Interested applicants should visit TAD's web site (www.tennesseedance.org) for a detailed job description and application instructions. Application Screening Begins: April 1, 2008. Position is open until filled. Associate Dean, ARTS/Communication-WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University invites applications for Associate Dean. Provide academic oversight of the college, work as part of the administrative team to advance the college’s mission and represent the goals of the college’s programs. Ideal candidates understand issues and trends in higher education and are committed to managing the dynamics of change to advance excellence. Email Dr. Doug Risner at drisner@wayne.edu for full description/application procedures. www.cfpca.wayne.edu Director Arts Education Partnership The Director is the chief executive of AEP, which is a coalition of national education, arts, government, and philanthropic organizations that demonstrates and promotes the essential role of learning in the arts for the success of students in school, life, and work. AEP provides leadership, advocacy, research, and technical assistance to its partnering organizations and to the field of arts education. It is the primary source and forum for organizations interested in advancing arts education through partnerships and is recognized nationally and internationally for its contributions to the field of arts education. The Director of AEP since its founding has been Richard J. Deasy, who has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2008. Additional information about AEP is available on the AEP web site at www.aep-arts.org Performing Arts Education/Outreach Faculty Position at MSU Responsible to teach dance and/or theatre courses depending on expertise (Creative Dramatics, Creative Dance, Children's Theatre, Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities, and others.) Direct undergraduate/graduate research projects, supervise professional practice including ArtsBridge. Developing record of scholarly research, outreach/engagement initiatives, grant writing, publication and dedication to develop academic relationships expected. Terminal degree required in theatre and/or dance education or arts administration. Full description: theatre.msu.edu Contact info: Kirk Domer, Search Committee Chair Department of Theatre 149 Auditorium Bldg. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1120 domer@msu.edu Dance Business Manager for Curtain Call Costumes Curtain Call Costumes has an excellent opportunity as a Dance Business Manager for an experienced dance professional. The responsibilities will include establishing relationships within the dance industry, developing programs to expand our existing customer database, identifying domestic marketing opportunities, enhancing domestic and international relationships, and developing initiatives to support the strategic plan to maximize growth for the Curtain Call Brand. We're looking for a candidate with formal dance training, experience as a dance teacher and/or studio manager, bachelor’s degree, ability to develop strong business relationships, excellent degree of accuracy and organization, ability to manage multiple priorities to meet various deadlines, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to relocate to Central Pennsylvania and travel frequently. For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Pamela Funk at jobs@tighe.com. Full-time Dance teacher grades 3-12 Holton-Arms School (MD.) Holton-Arms School, a private school in a Maryland suburb of Washington, DC, is currently looking for a full-time Dance teacher for grades three through twelve. Holton’s well established dance program provides dance instruction and opportunities through the Dance & Drama Department as well as the Physical Education Department. The dance teacher will have teaching responsibilities at all grade levels, and will direct the Orchesis Dance Ensemble in the Upper School. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and prior experience as a dance educator/choreographer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern dance, creative movement, and choreography as well as experience in other dance forms (e.g. African, Afro-Cuban, jazz, folk, social). Send a cover letter and resume: HR Holton-Arms School 7303 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 Fax: 301-365-6095 Email: recruitment@holton-arms.edu To learn more about Holton-Arms, please visit our website, www.holton-arms.edu Dance Education Virginia Beach Public Schools Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is seeking qualified applicants for a dance education teaching position at Old Donation Center (ODC). The ODC dance program is a highly competitive pull-out program for students in grades 3-8. This is a 10-month position which requires: Bachelor's degree in dance, gifted education endorsement, and 3 years successful teaching experience; if gifted endorsement is not held, candidate must agree to attain the endorsement within 2 years. To apply, submit a VBCPS application, a letter of interest, and a current resume to Human Resources, VBCPS, 2512 George Mason Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038, ATTN: Nancy Poole. www.vbschools.com Full Time High School Dance Teacher NewPort News, Virginia Menchville High School, a public school in Newport News, VA, is currently looking for a full-time Dance PE teacher starting in September 2008. Qualified applicants will have a valid teaching certification in dance and/or physical education. The ideal candidate will have expertise in a variety of dance techniques, including a basic working knowledge of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, and social dances. Please apply online at Newport News Public Schools sbo.nn.k12.va.us or contact Bobby Surry at 757-886-7722. Macalester College Mineapolis-St. Paul MACALESTER COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF THEATER AND DANCE, Part-Time Position in Dance Sunday, March 1, 2008 Seeking applications for a part-time dance faculty position (.58 appointment, benefits-eligible), beginning August 2008. Responsibilities include: teaching 3 courses per academic year and choreographing one piece for a main stage Dance Concert. This position will call upon the successful applicant's reach as both a teacher/scholar and practitioner. Qualifications: MFA in Dance with college-level teaching experience. Please visit our web site www.macalester.edu for complete position description and application procedure, or contact Becky Heist at heist@macalester.edu.