Adjunct Instructor of Communications, Media & Performance

have professional experience and/or success teaching jazz dance at the undergraduate college level. Candidates are expected to have at least a four-year degree at the time of appointment. Instructors will maintain professional effectiveness, including intellectual integrity, professional currency, and cooperation in all phases of the academic program.

Application
Please provide a current CV with your application.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Essential Job Functions

Teach two-credit courses in the Dance and Movement Studies program
Provide high-quality instruction in all courses, identifying and developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities for students
Assess student learning in all classes and implement changes to demonstrate continuous improvement and student mastery of course learning outcomes. Be an exemplary professional role model for students inside and outside of the classroom and as a colleague
Design new courses and curricula, as necessary, including some courses that may be taught online or using hyflex methods.
Collaborate with other members of the faculty to develop/refine the curriculum, teaching, and evaluation methods needed for effective delivery of the curriculum, including creating, developing, and evaluating innovative teaching methods that prepare students for careers and lives of civic engagement
Meet assigned classes regularly, beginning and ending class sessions as scheduled
Work in a professional and team-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and administrators
Maintain compliance with the academic calendar, the weekly schedules, and with policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook, the Employee Handbook and the student Honor Code

Secondary Job functions

Directing and attending non-class activities, as necessary
Developing course syllabi and teaching plans

Supporting students’ personal and professional development
Maintaining office hours, as appropriate
Participating in the development, assessment, and revision of program and curricula as required
Assisting programmatic assessment and accreditation reports as needed, including any external

accreditation reporting required by the program

Executing limited administrative responsibilities as assigned
Complying with accreditation and federal mandates that govern educational policies

Qualifications
Education and Credentials (Required)

Earned a four-year degree or significant professional experience
Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in jazz dance, preferential consideration may be given to candidates with prior college teaching experience
A commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion and excellence among students, faculty, and staff

Experience and Knowledge (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content
Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods
Effective presentation skills
Effective organizational and administrative skills
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty colleagues, in the best interests of the students
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner
Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds
Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary
Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills
Proficient in spoken and written English
Computer proficiency in word processing, Google tools, e-mail and internet use and in using the institution’s LMS (Canvas)
Commitment to continuous professional growth and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment

Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities may include: Teaching introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in jazz dance.
[This could also include specific classes]
Work Schedule
This is a part-time, exempt position. Most classes, meetings and office hours are scheduled during the typical workday; however, there may be some evenings and weekends.