Ballroom and Latin Dance

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College in River Grove, IL invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Ballroom and Latin Dance within the Continuing Education department. The instructor will develop and teach courses, support student success, and contribute to a welcoming learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of ballroom/Latin dance teaching experience, and a preference for a dance instruction or PE/fitness certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of ballroom/Latin dance instruction experience.
• A certificate in dance instruction, fitness, or physical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes active learning and student success strategies in the classroom.
• Keeps up-to-date in teaching area/discipline including licenses, training or certificates as applicable.
• Teaches to pre-approved course objectives.
• Instructs students in the facts and skills pertaining to the assigned course(s).
• Considers the general and special needs of all students, and when necessary, seeks additional help from and/or refers students to other college support services.
• Electronically submit syllabi to appropriate department or division office.
• Creates, updates, and distributes to all students every semester a course syllabus according to the format required by Board policy.
• Submits midterm and final grade reports and attendance records by due dates and any other reports pertaining to assigned course within three business days after the last day of the section.
• Informs department coordinator and assistant dean in writing of any pending problem the instructor is aware or should be aware of that may have a detrimental effect on department, school, or college.
• Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and electronically as appropriate.
• Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.
• Commits best resources to success of all of students by recognizing, understanding and embracing diversity.
• Conducts classes as scheduled and approved by dean’s office.
• Cooperates with department coordinator, department members, and the appropriate administrators in the development of curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, selection of textbooks and assessment activities.
• Welcome to attend regular department/program meetings and college meetings as available.
• Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs.
• As appropriate maintains classroom and/or lab equipment in good order and, when needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
• When needed, recommends library books and other instructional materials and places reading materials on reserve in the library.
• Follows Student Handbook policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned. These other duties shall be restricted to those duties which the adjunct faculty member would or should normally perform for the current semester that they are assigned.

Skills

Dance instruction

Student engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in dance instruction/fitness/PE

Job description

Welcome to the Triton College Employment Portal

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Rate of pay of $33.00 per contact hour;


• Official transcripts required prior to employment;


• Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;


• Triton College is an AA/EOE

Posting Number S00630P

Position Title Ballroom and Latin Dance

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Department Continuing Education

Directly responsible to the Department Chairperson or appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• At least one year of instruction experience in ballroom and/or Latin dance.

Preferred Qualifications

• A certificate in dance instruction, fitness, or physical education.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes active learning and student success strategies in the classroom.


• Keeps up-to-date in teaching area/discipline including licenses, training or certificates as applicable.


• Teaches to pre-approved course objectives.


• Instructs students in the facts and skills pertaining to the assigned course(s).


• Considers the general and special needs of all students, and when necessary, seeks additional help from and/or refers students to other college support services.


• Electronically submit syllabi to appropriate department or division office.


• Creates, updates, and distributes to all students every semester a course syllabus according to the format required by Board policy.


• Submits midterm and final grade reports and attendance records by due dates and any other reports pertaining to assigned course within three business days after the last day of the section.


• Informs department coordinator and assistant dean in writing of any pending problem the instructor is aware or should be aware of that may have a detrimental effect on department, school, or college.


• Keeps students informed of course progress both verbally and electronically as appropriate.


• Informs students of relevant educational and occupational opportunities.


• Commits best resources to success of all of students by recognizing, understanding and embracing diversity.


• Conducts classes as scheduled and approved by dean’s office.


• Cooperates with department coordinator, department members, and the appropriate administrators in the development of curriculum, in the preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, selection of textbooks and assessment activities.


• Welcome to attend regular department/program meetings and college meetings as available.


• Utilizes appropriate written and oral communication skills.


• Understands and appropriately utilizes all instructional technology as available in classrooms and labs.


• As appropriate maintains classroom and/or lab equipment in good order and, when needed, maintains an inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.


• When needed, recommends library books and other instructional materials and places reading materials on reserve in the library.


• Follows Student Handbook policies and procedures.


• Performs other duties as requested or assigned. These other duties shall be restricted to those duties which the adjunct faculty member would or should normally perform for the current semester that they are assigned.

Posting Date 08/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Rate of pay of $33.00 per contact hour;


• Official transcripts required prior to employment;


• Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;


• Triton College is an AA/ EOE

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