World Arts & Cultures/Dance Lecturer Pool

Position Overview Lecturer in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. The position will teach lower‑division, upper‑division, or graduate courses during the 2026‑2027 academic years as needed and dependent on funding. Salary and Rank Annual Salary Range: $70,977 – $199,722. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (see table #15). Application Window Open date: March 4, 2026. Review date: Feb 1, 2027 (11:59pm PT). Final date: Feb 28, 2027 (11:59pm PT). Applications received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description Applicants must be able to teach in any or all of the following areas within the department. CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES cultural studies performance studies folklore material culture studies popular culture studies critical theory ethnography research/methodology PUBLIC/COMMUNITY ARTS community arts public sector folklore arts education arts activism arts outreach and service learning DANCE TECHNIQUE beginning to advanced levels of dance of selected cultures or practices (e.g., Modern/Post‑Modern, Ballet, African, Asian, Latin American dance, hip‑hop, salsa, tango, etc.) substantial prior teaching and performing experience full knowledge of concepts, processes, and techniques CHOREOGRAPHY beginning, intermediate, advanced, and graduate choreography substantial prior teaching and performing experience full knowledge of concepts, processes, and techniques DANCE STUDIES dance ethnology (culture‑specific and comparative topics) dance theory (e.g., theories of sexuality, gender, and race; cross‑cultural perspectives on the body) dance science (movement and analysis, kinesiology, anatomy) dance history (Western and/or Non‑Western) PRODUCTION DESIGN lighting sceneography costume digital design VIDEOGRAPHY ethnographic video (theory, history, and technique) performance video (theory, history, and technique) digital editing MUSIC accompany dance and other studio classes introduction to music for dancers and performance artists soundscape design for dance and performance body music Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree or equivalent

• Extensive professional experience for performers and choreographers
• Five years university‑level teaching experience preferred

Application Requirements Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload
• Statement of Teaching (optional)
• Contact information for 1–3 references (only contact information)

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