Dance Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational institution committed to diversity and excellence in teaching. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to their academic success in a supportive environment. As a part-time faculty member, you will have the chance to teach in various formats, including online and hybrid, while being part of a collaborative community focused on equity-minded practices. The college is dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all faculty and staff can thrive and make a significant impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time in various formats including online and hybrid.
• Participate in continuous recruitment for faculty assignments.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching skills

Education

Master’s in dance, physical education, or theater

Bachelor’s in related fields

California teaching credential

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Classification Information

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Salary Schedule Information

SALARY SCHEDULE INFORMATION
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ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is vocational studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019, as well as named an Equity Champion for our support for Latinx transfer in 2021 and 2022. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.

College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality, and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention, and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.

Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu.

What We Offer:

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
May be asked to teach days, evenings, hybrid/online and in the dual enrollment program. Online/hybrid teaching requires additional campus-based training.

Special Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis,
OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above
AND Master’s in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music
OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area;
OR the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment, and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated success in helping arts students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities.

Working Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 2016527FT

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 04/09/2025

Close Date

Close Date 04/08/2026

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)

Optional Documents

• Additional Transcripts I
• Additional Transcripts II
• NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree
• Copy of California Community College Credential.

Office of Human Resources
1830 W. Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
www.nocccd.edu