Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 112) West African Dance

University of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking an Instructor for DANCE 112/212 – West African Dance for the Fall 2026 term. The position requires several years of experience teaching West African Dance at the college level.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, delivering lectures, leading movement activities, and providing feedback on performance and analysis. The instructor must reside in California and be able to serve as an accompanist.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience teaching West African Dance at the college level.
• Able to serve as accompanist for the class.
• Residency in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach DANCE 112/212 to undergraduate students in the Fall 2026 term.
• Deliver lectures and lead in-class movement activities.
• Provide feedback to students on performance and analysis.

Job description

Saint Mary's College of California – ADJUNCT FACULTY (SOLA) Department of Performing Arts

Location: Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, California.

Position: Instructor for DANCE 112/212 – West African Dance (Fall 2026)

Course Description

This in‑person course introduces students to the arts of West African dance from Ghana, covering music, dance history, culture, etiquette, and application in social settings and stage performances.

Responsibilities

Teach DANCE 112/212 to undergraduate students in the Fall 2026 term, including delivering lectures, leading in‑class movement activities, and providing feedback to students on performance and analysis. Serve as accompanist for the class.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience teaching West African Dance at the college level.
• Able to serve as accompanist for the class.
• Residency in California.

Compensation

Salary range as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU Local 1021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Mary's College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, gender identity, protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or any other basis protected by applicable laws.