Dance - Adjunct Instructor Job Opening

The position of Adjunct Faculty – Dance Instructor teaches classes in Dance within the Theatre and Dance Programs.

Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty teaches classes in the assigned instructional area. The position reports to the dean of the specific school or division. Basic responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty are to review and distribute course syllabi to each class, follow standard course design designated by the dean or school, arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment necessary to meet course objectives, and basic reporting duties including grade reports, etc… The Adjunct Faculty member is evaluated by students and the Dance Coordinator.

Essential Duties:

• Teach Modern Dance

• Possible additional teaching duties in Jazz Dance and/or Tap Dance

• Prepare syllabi and schedules for each course

• Develop lesson plans

• Procure appropriate materials needed for course instruction

• Reporting duties including student grade data

• Utilize active learning strategies to assist the learner in meeting the course objectives

• Participate in all required meetings and events as requested by the department or administration

Work Environment:

Typical work environment is a classroom, theatre, dance studio, and/or office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday, however, early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings in various weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Less frequent lifting of more than 10 pounds may be required (moving large musical equipment).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts degree in dance with teaching experience in higher education

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching competence

• Demonstrated professional experience

To Apply:

• Completed online Casper College application
• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Samples of work (links preferred)
• A listing of three references

Note:

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

A teaching demonstration will be required at the time of the interview.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Applications for faculty positions will be screened to ensure applicants meet the necessary credential requirements set forth by the Higher Learning Commission to teach college credit classes.