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Posting Reference: CCS 2026 FRE1A

Course Information

Course Prefix: CCS Course Number: 2026
Course Section: FRE1A Course Name: Dance on Film and Video
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Culture and Media Studies, Department of
Position Start Date: 2025-09-02 Position End Date: 2025-12-31
Posting Date: 2025-06-06 Application Deadline: 2025-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email cams@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Sophie Lavoie

Class Details

Days: Web Delivery Time: Web Delivery
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Online Location: Off Campus
Stipend Amount: $7,193

Curriculum Context

Elective


Course Description

Discover how film serves as a dynamic platform for dance presentation and choreography. Analyze and critique dance scenes from international films, musicals, documentaries, and avant-garde videos to explore the artistic possibilities and cultural connections between dance and cinema. Engage in active learning through dance/movement participation and attend professional dance performances (when available). Investigate how elements like choreography, lighting, and music enhance a film's theme while studying the international history of dance on screen. No prior dance or film experience is required. Join this course to deepen your understanding of movement in cinema and participate in critical discussions about its artistic impact.


Qualifications

A Master’s in Film Studies degree, MFA in Film, or equivalent, and a background in dance or dance studies at an advanced level (minimum). A demonstrated extensive knowledge in the area of Dance in Film. Prior successful higher education teaching experience.


Additional Notes

Applicants should include the following with their application:

 

  • Letter of Application highlighting academic credentials, experience, and expertise applicable to course
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three references (preferred, but not required)
  • Proposed course syllabus (preferred, but not required)
  • Teaching Dossier (containing, for example, summary of previous courses taught with syllabi and assignments, Student Opinion Surveys, a statement of Teaching Philosophy)

 

Preference in competition will be to persons holding Right of First Refusal in the course first. Other applicants will be considered at the end of posting if no persons with Right of First Refusal apply. https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf

(https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf )


Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada