The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. This is a full-time, tenured faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities.
As the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of Kaufman’s evolution—advancing the school’s commitment to innovation in dance practice as research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and faculty development.
About the Position
The Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs will serve as a member of Kaufman’s senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Dean. This position will oversee all faculty lines (full- and part-time), guiding initiatives in faculty recruitment, retention, mentoring, and advancement. The Associate Dean will design and implement programs that support professional growth across all stages of a faculty member’s career and contribute to fostering a welcoming, collegial, and high-performing academic community.
In addition to administrative responsibilities, the individual will teach a minimum of one course per semester. The Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs will also supervise and advise the Senior Faculty Affairs Coordinator.
The desired start date is July 1, 2026.
Qualifications and Areas of Expertise
We seek a nationally recognized leader in dance practice as research, with a demonstrated record of scholarly and/or creative excellence commensurate with appointment as an Associate Professor with tenure. We welcome applications from candidates who specialize in any dance form or forms, with an established body of work that demonstrates depth of expertise and achievement in one or more of the following areas:
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Performance or choreographic practice
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Scholarly inquiry, historical, or theoretical research
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Dance education or pedagogy
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Dance and digital literacy or technology-integrated practice
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the vision and leadership to help shape Kaufman’s stance on embodied, interdisciplinary research for the 21st century, and will bring a collaborative spirit to advancing faculty excellence and academic innovation.
About the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance unites artistic excellence with the academic rigor of a leading research university. Kaufman is home to a dynamic faculty of dance practitioners and scholars who are defining the future of dance through performance, choreography, education, and research. As Kaufman enters its second decade, it is poised to expand its leadership in dance education, deepen its research contributions, and strengthen faculty governance and development.
Application Process
Applications should include:
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A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant experience
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Curriculum vitae
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Samples of scholarly or creative work
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Contact information for three professional references (references will be contacted only at the finalist stage)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit materials by the priority deadline of January 15, 2026.
Compensation and Additional Information
The budgeted salary range for this position is $120,000 – $125,000 as well as an annual administrative stipend of $20,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of USC’s total rewards package.
