Dance Instructors - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking Dance Instructors to teach a range of courses in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in Fort Collins. Positions may be full-time or part-time on a temporary basis, with hiring decisions aligned to academic terms and program needs.

Salary is $46,000–$48,000 for a 9-month base, prorated for part-time work, with responsibilities including teaching, service to the Dance program, and required office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dance OR a minimum of 5 years of extensive professional teaching and performing dance experience.
• Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Graduate degree in dance.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignment in Dance and/or related topics, based on department needs.
• Service to the Dance program.
• Office Hours are required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in dance

Graduate degree in dance

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or part time, temporary Dance Instructors to teach a variety of courses including technique, choreography, and introduction to dance.

Applicants are added to the pool list throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are made during the late spring and early summer for fall semester, during the early fall semester for spring and during the spring semester for the summer term.

Brief Work Unit Description:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) at Colorado State University empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service, we elevate arts education. SMTD has 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 55 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online degree programs. SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, a nationally recognized state of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.

Salary Range:

$46,000 - $48,000, 9-month base salary (prorated for part-time work).

Essential Job Duties:

• Teaching assignment in Dance and/or related topics, based on department needs.
• Service to the Dance program.
• Office Hours are required.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Supervision:

Does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requirements for this position are a bachelor’s degree in dance OR a minimum of 5 years of extensive professional teaching and performing dance experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Graduate degree in dance.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance,CSUis where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,CSUconducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.