Adjunct Professor of Dance

Dickinson College; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Homebuyer assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in the Academics - Theatre and Dance. The role involves delivering instruction via lectures, demonstrations, and discussions to promote student learning, while fostering academic development and contributing to the department's scholarly life.

Candidates should maintain facilities and be available for consultations with colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Theatre or Dance required.
• Experience teaching at the college level or equivalent.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and scholarly engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction using lectures, demonstrations, and discussions to promote student learning.
• Foster student development and contribute to the department's intellectual and social life.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment and be available for consultation with faculty and students.

Skills

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Student mentorship

Collaborative teaching

Education

Terminal degree in Theatre or Dance

Job description

Posting DetailsDickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the "Apply" for this job link button above.Position DepartmentAcademics - Theatre and DanceJob Summary/Basic FunctionProvide instruction using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery to promote student learning in keeping with faculty academic freedom and responsibility. Foster student development and contribute to the intellectual and social life of the academic department. Maintain laboratories and equipment when applicable. Be available to faculty and students for consultation in one’s area of expertise.EEO/Diversity Statement:The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.