Dance Adjunct Faculty Pool

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking Dance Adjunct Faculty for its course offerings, which include a variety of dance techniques and history. Required qualifications include a master's degree and prior teaching experience, with a preference for candidates who can teach both face-to-face and online. Faculty will be responsible for preparing materials, grading, and participating in professional development. This role offers opportunities to engage in special projects and continued learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher is required for most positions.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Available to teach in a face‑to‑face and/or online classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and update the learning management system.
• Attend required faculty/staff meetings and complete required trainings.
• Grade and assess student work, and deliver quality instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience in dance technique

Learning management systems (Canvas)

Ability to teach face-to-face and online

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title

Dance Adjunct Faculty Pool

Overview

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching DANC courses offered at HCC. These courses cover a variety of content in dance technique, styles, history, and introduction to dance. The department coordinator will review applicants for these positions when a need arises. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested.

Courses Covered

• DANC-100, Introduction to Dance
• DANC-104-204, Hip Hop Dance
• DANC-113, Music Concepts for Dance
• DANC-114, History and Culture of Hip-Hop
• DANC-125-128, Modern Dance, Intermediate
• DANC-150, Dance Improvisation
• DANC-161-164, Beginning Ballet
• DANC-164-168, Intermediate Ballet
• DANC-171-174, Modern Dance, Beginning
• DANC-188, African Dance
• DANC-191, World Dance
• DANC-192-193, Jazz Dance
• DANC-194-195, Tap Dance
• DANC-201, Dance History
• DANC-225-228, Modern Dance High, Intermediate
• DANC-250, Dance Composition
• DANC-265-268, High Intermediate Ballet

Teaching Scope

Adjunct faculty may teach one to three courses each semester, depending on schedule and availability. Adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development, including Faculty and Professional Learning Community, and may have opportunities to engage in certain faculty teams or special projects.

Responsibilities

For assigned course, prepare course materials, update the learning management system course site (Canvas), attend required faculty/staff meetings, complete required trainings, meet with students as needed, grade and assess student work, deliver quality instruction, and meet other employment‑related requirements from the division and the college.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree or higher is required for most positions.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching dance technique or dance history.
• Available to teach in a face‑to‑face and/or online classroom environment.
• Ability to learn to use a learning management system (Canvas) for course information, assignments, and grades.

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer and values diversity within its faculty, staff, and student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443‑518‑1100.