Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking part-time faculty to teach Dance courses. This position requires a Master’s degree in Dance or a related field with at least 18 graduate-level hours in Dance, along with three years of recent experience as a practicing artist. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, teaching, grading students, and maintaining attendance records. The pay is $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU), with flexible scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dance; or related field with 18 graduate-level course hours in Dance.
• Minimum three years of recent experience as a practicing artist.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Dance for various skill levels.
• Prepare and deliver learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluate and grade students’ work.
• Maintain and submit student records.
• Be available for student coaching.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in Dance or related field

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Creative Arts

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7058

Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of courses in Dance for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dance; or master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate‑level course hours in Dance
• Minimum of three years recent experience as a practicing artist.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part‑Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.