Adjunct Instructor (Dance)

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Dance to teach undergraduate Dance courses, including Folk and Ballroom styles, and to contribute to departmental productions. You will support rehearsals and performances, mentor students, maintain office hours, and collaborate with the Music & Drama faculty to advance curricular initiatives and student success.

A Master’s degree is required along with 1–2 years of experience in dance, performance, or instruction;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dance Education, Fine Arts, or a closely related field; or an appropriate combination of professional experience and credentials in the discipline.
• One to two years experience in applicable field.
• Demonstrated experience in dance performance, choreography, and/or instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach each undergraduate Dance courses, which may include Folk and Ballroom Dance, Tap Dance, Body Mechanics and Rhythmic Activities, and other courses according to departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications.
• Support rehearsals, performances, and activities of the Classic Dance Ensemble and other departmental dance productions.
• Collaborate with Dance and Performing Arts faculty in support of performances, curricular initiatives, and student success.
• Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance.
• Mentor and support students in developing their technical, artistic, performance, and professional skills.
• Post and maintain regular office hours.
• Performs other duties assigned by department head.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching commitment

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Dance Education, Fine Arts, or a closely related field

Job description

Job TitleAdjunct Instructor (Dance) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Music & Drama Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Teach each undergraduate Dance courses, which may include Folk and Ballroom Dance, Tap Dance, Body Mechanics and Rhythmic Activities, and other courses according to departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications.
• Support rehearsals, performances, and activities of the Classic Dance Ensemble and other departmental dance productions.
• Collaborate with Dance and Performing Arts faculty in support of performances, curricular initiatives, and student success.
• Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance.
• Mentor and support students in developing their technical, artistic, performance, and professional skills.
• Post and maintain regular office hours.
• Performs other duties assigned by department head.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Dance Education, Fine Arts, or a closely related field; or an appropriate combination of professional experience and credentials in the discipline.
• One to two years experience in applicable field.
• Demonstrated experience in dance performance, choreography, and/or instruction.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate or advanced pre-professional level.
• Professional performance, choreography, or dance education experience.
• Experience working with dance ensembles and productions.
• Ability to teach multiple dance forms and movement-based courses.
• Experience mentoring and developing undergraduate dancers.

Job Posting Close Date:

09/28/2026

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land‑grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!