Lecturer in Dance

Department: Dance, Mason Gross School of the Arts
Location: Douglass Campus, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ
Posting Number: 26FA0179
Posting Open Date: March 2, 2026
Posting Close Date: July 1, 2026
Position Status: Part-Time
Salary: Minimum $2,777 per credit (final salary determined by qualifications, experience, and departmental funding)

Position Overview

The Department of Dance at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, seeks candidates for Part-Time Lecturer (PTL) positions in Dance and Dance Education.

The department is looking for performers with dance teaching experience to support undergraduate and graduate programs. The PTL will teach courses in:

• Ballet
• Modern
• Improvisation
• Repertory
• Choreography pedagogy
• Other dance theory courses for multiple dance forms

Minimum Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education
• Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or professional experience in dance

Salary & Benefits

Salary:

• Minimum $2,777 per credit
• Final salary depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of departmental or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee discount programs

More information on benefits: Rutgers Benefits Overview

Special Instructions to Applicants

• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings
• Immunization requirements: May require proof of vaccination for seasonal influenza and other infection control policies during flu season
• Applicants must submit:
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover letter/letter of application (optional)
  • List of professional references (optional)

Application Link: Apply Here

About Mason Gross School of the Arts

• Rutgers’ flagship public arts conservatory, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, filmmaking, music, theater, and visual arts
• A community of artists creating, performing, and exhibiting across multiple disciplines
• Provides opportunities for professional arts training and community engagement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rutgers University is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. The university encourages applications from women, underrepresented minorities, and other historically marginalized groups in higher education and the arts.

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