Adjunct Faculty - Dance

Rider University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Rider University invites an adjunct instructor for Salsa/Latin dance to begin in the fall semester. The role involves teaching dance classes with responsibilities including choreographing or guiding student performers and managing course activities in the Performing Arts department.

Salary is paid per course; the position requires a BA/BFA in dance or equivalent experience and a demonstrated ability to teach at the university level, with background checks conducted.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in dance, theatre, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching and/or choreographing salsa/Latin dance.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in dance; provide instruction for Salsa/Latin dance.
• Support fall-semester schedule and course logistics as adjunct instructor.

Skills

Salsa/Latin dance

Teaching experience

Background checks

Education

BA/BFA in dance

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Prin ceton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Department of Performing Arts at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Salsa/Latin dance for the fall semester beginning September 9, 2026. This position is to teach classes in dance.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• BA or BFA in dance, theatre, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching and/or choreographing salsa/Latin dance.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Terminal degree in dance, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching in a university.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.