Adjunct Dance Teacher/Choreographer Pool

Frostburg State University; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Frostburg State University’s Theatre and Dance Program seeks part-time Adjunct Dance Teacher/Choreographer to teach DANC 131 Ballet I, DANC 154 Jazz I, DANC 165 Tap I, DANC 361 Dance for Musical Theatre starting Fall 2026. Responsibilities include teaching 1-2 courses/semester and collaborating on choreography.

Minimum qualifications require an MFA/Ph.D. in Dance or a BA in Dance with five years of professional experience; preferred skills include versatility across jazz, ballet, tap and hip hop

Qualifications

• MFA or Ph.D in Dance, or a BA in Dance with five years of professional dance experience.
• Ability to teach specified DANC courses and begin Fall 2026.
• Preferred: competence in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop; ability to choreograph musical theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1-2 theatre courses per semester to support departmental needs.

Skills

Choreography

Dance styles

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

MFA in Dance

PhD in Dance

BA in Dance

Job description

**Job Posting:**JR101733 Adjunct Dance Teacher/Choreographer Pool (Evergreen) (Open)**Department:**Music, Theatre, and Dance, Associate Professor | JM**Position Type:**Temporary (Fixed Term)**Open Date:**03-13-2026**Close Date:**$2,220 per course.**Job Description:**Frostburg State University (FSU), Theatre and Dance Program, is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for part-time adjunct lecturers to teach DANC 131 (Ballet I); DANC 154 (Jazz I); DANC 165 (Tap I); DANC 361(Dance for Musical Theatre) to begin Fall 2026 and beyond.**Responsibilities:** Teach 1-2 theatre courses per semester to support departmental needs.**Minimum Qualifications:** MFA or Ph.D in Dance, or a B.A. in Dance with five years of professional dance experience.**Preferred Qualifications:** Competence in a variety of dance styles (Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip hop). Ability to collaborate and choreograph musical theatre.**Direct position inquiries to:** Darrell Rushton [e-mail]**About the University:** A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.**About the Area:** FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!**To Apply:** If you wish to apply, please visitAlong with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) names and contact information for three professional references.**This position is open until filled.*****FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.***Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services forqualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.**Additional Job Information:**Adjunct Faculty I**FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.**Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!