Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 326/426) Ballet III/IV

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

Job summary

Saint Mary's College of California is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach advanced Ballet (DANCE 326/426) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The ideal candidate will have professional training in Ballet and Pointe technique and possess a strong understanding of the enculturated body within Ballet.

This position requires attendance at dance faculty meetings and an emphasis on inclusivity in teaching. Applicants must reside in California to be considered.

Qualifications

• Professional training in Ballet and Pointe technique required.
• Expertise in examining the enculturated body within the Ballet form.
• Applicants must reside in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach DANCE 326/426 Ballet III/IV (Advanced levels) in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Attend dance faculty meetings and be compensated for these hours.

Skills

Professional training in Ballet and Pointe technique

Understanding of the enculturated body within Ballet form

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Job description

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: School of Liberal Arts (SOLA): Department of Performing Arts

Location

Open Date

Deadline

Jun 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Saint Mary's College of California seeks to hire a per course adjunct faculty member to teach DANCE 326/426 Ballet III/IV (Advanced levels) in the Fall of 2026 and the Spring of 2027.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:50-11:20am

This course will be taught in person, on campus.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Advanced studio instruction in Ballet and Pointe. The course supplements and refines the ballet skills of the advanced dancer, focusing on technical details, use of the upper body, breath of movement and expression, as well as an increasingly advanced repertory of steps.

The SMC dance program is looking at the decolonization of the art form in its entire curriculum and ballet will be viewed in terms of the enculturated body. Ballet has traditionally been taught from the perspective of the caucasian body and its aesthetics come from an eurocentric view. It’s important that our diverse body of students get the experience of taking ballet — especially due to the current climate regarding black lives matter and the need for inclusion of BIPOC voices — with a ballet teacher who has a strong understanding of the enculturated body, particularly the body of individuals of African descent.

Dance faculty are also required to attend dance faculty meetings and will be compensated for these hours.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have professional training in Ballet and Pointe technique, with expertise in examining the enculturated body within the Ballet form. Undergraduate degree required; master’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Applicants must reside in California.

The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, availablehere.

Application Instructions

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the college. Please also include:

A resume or CV

The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or, Perfa 176, who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

- Indicate interest via application to the posting

- Complete theSMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaireto identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at [phone]. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.