Dance Instructor

As scheduled by the Technical Director, will include evenings, nights, and weekends during production rehearsals and presentations. Is this a work study job? Is this a work study job? No VP Area VP Area Academic Affairs Department Department 00076 - School of Dance Location Location Campus City City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Pay Rate Range $13.50 per hour Close Date Close Date 12/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/17/2026 Job Summary Works with Production Director, Technical Director, Stage Manager, and AV Room Manager at the Marriott Center for Dance to provide production support for School of Dance performances and special events. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of live theatrical performance and an enthusiastic willingness to acquire a basic understanding of live sound, lighting, and run crew operations. The responsibilities are varied and continually changing, so stage crew members must learn quickly, think ahead, and adapt to new processes and situations. They must be able to take direction promptly and perform under pressure during live performance settings. Dependability is of utmost priority, and stage crew members must attend technical rehearsals and performances without fail or tardiness. Individuals in this position must be able to lift or pull at least 50 lbs, and push or pull set pieces, rigging, and equipment. Responsibilities Varies per directions of the Technical Director. Minimum Qualifications Preferences Prior experience with stagecraft. Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). 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Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What prior experience have you had in stagecraft? (Please be specific.) (Open Ended Question) * In which of the following areas are you most interested in developing your skills: audio, lighting, stage management, stagehand/flyrail, projections, video? Briefly explain. (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Cover Letter Resume #J-18808-Ljbffr