Adjunct Dance Instructor

College of the Canyons; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A California community college is seeking an Adjunct Dance Instructor to facilitate teaching and support student learning across various disciplines. This part-time role requires effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse student body. Applicants must hold a California Community College Instructor Credential in Dance or relevant advanced degrees. Opportunities are available at multiple campuses, and candidates should be prepared for potential teaching demonstrations during interviews.

Qualifications

• Unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Dance required.
• Master’s degree in dance or physical education with dance emphasis preferred.
• Bachelor’s in dance and Master’s in related fields also acceptable.
• Equivalency: official transcripts demonstrating 24 upper-division/graduate units and related master’s degree.
• Hiring committees review complete packets; an interview is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support students and programs within the department.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Create an effective learning environment accommodating diverse students.
• Create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Engage with diverse students and adapt teaching to varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Integrate new technologies for on-campus and online courses.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Curriculum development

Cultural competence

Education

California Community College Instructor Credential in Dance

Master’s degree in dance or related field

Bachelor’s in dance or related field plus Master's in related area

Equivalency with transcripts meeting minimums

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Adjunct Dance Instructor role at College of the Canyons.

We are accepting applications for the Adjunct Dance Instructor Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership roles within the department and the institution; commit to serving the needs of students, the department, the college, and the community; collaborate across disciplines and utilize student support resources; participate in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.

Teaching

• Create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class; self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Integrate new technologies into the learning process, including interactive technologies for on-campus and online courses.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Dance.

OR Master’s degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis.

OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND master’s degree in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music.

OR Equivalent: An official transcript documenting successful completion of any Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND official transcripts documenting successful completion of 24 semester units in the discipline at the upper division and graduate level, a minimum of which must be 12 graduate level semester units. See Applying Through Equivalency for forms and information.

Please note:

• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
• From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Higher Education