Adjunct Faculty: Dance

Brenau University; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Dance to teach undergraduate dance majors. Responsibilities include teaching courses as-needed per semester, with an emphasis on physical practice and artistry and a chance to create one performance work for Faculty/Guest Artist Dance Concert.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA in Dance (or equivalent) and experience teaching in higher education, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching any dance form/technique.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of any dance form/technique
• Choreograph or set work on student performers
• Mentor undergraduate dancers and choreographers
• Serve as member on dance area committees
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Skills

Dance pedagogy

Diverse teaching

All levels instruction

Education

MFA in Dance or equivalent

Job description

HIRING PROCESS:

All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available.

Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS:

Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one's personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver's license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

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The Department of Dance is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Dance to teach undergraduate dance majors. Responsibilities include teaching courses as-needed per semester, with an emphasis on physical practice and artistry and a choice to create one performance work for Faculty/Guest Artist Dance Concert.

Description of Duties:

• Teach all levels of any dance form/technique
• Choreograph or set work on student performers
• Mentor undergraduate dancers and choreographers
• Serve as member on dance area committees
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expertise in teaching any dance form/technique
• MFA in Dance and/or equivalent professional level dance experience to merit an appointment
• Experience teaching in a culturally diverse environment
• Experience teaching dance in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 60-credit MFA in Dance (or related discipline)
• Professional performance experience
• Experience in interdisciplinary approaches to dance
• Record of dance-related creative and/or scholarly research
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Home Campus Designation:

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements:

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.