Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 74,390 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

New World School of the Arts seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Dance to teach Ballet and/or Modern Dance techniques. This role may involve choreographing and directing works for high school and college students, with emphasis on anatomy, kinesiology, and dance composition.

Courses may be offered in MDC In-Person, MDC Live, MDC Online, and Blended formats. A Master's in Dance or equivalent with 18 graduate hours and professional teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dance from a regionally accredited institution orMaster's with 18 graduate credits in Dance.
• Professional dance experience preferred.
• Professional level dance teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse students in a multi-ethnic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ballet and/or modern dance techniques.
• Choreographs and directs works for students.
• Develops curricula for courses and labs.
• Recruits students and participates in department activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Communication skills

Student mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Dance

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Location: New World School of the Arts

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 1007601

Job Details

Job Family: FAC- Part-Time Faculty, Credit Courses

Grade: P1

Salary: $54.37 - Base Rate

Department: New World School of the Arts

Reports To: Dean of Dance, NWSA

Closing Date: Open until filled

FLSA Status: Exempt- Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date: May 13, 2025

Position Overview

This Adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Ballet and/or Modern Dance techniques. This individual may also choreograph and direct high school and college students in choreographic works. Experience or knowledge in Anatomy and Kinesiology, Dance Composition and Improvisation, and other dance academics is desirable.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections


• Evaluates and advises students


• Participates in departmental and College affairs


• Develops curricula


• Recruits students


• Serves on committees


• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree in Dance from a regionally accredited institution or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and 18 graduate credit hours in Dance


• Professional dance experience preferred


• Professional level dance teaching experience preferred


• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)


• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community, including high school, college and university level students


• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic /multicultural environment


• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)


• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.