Instructional Professional in Dance

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre invites applications for Instructional Professionals to teach undergraduate courses online and/or on-campus in dance movement practices, dance education, and/or dance scholarship. Courses are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with a typical load of one to two classes per semester.

Responsibilities include preparing course materials, evaluating student work, and maintaining office hours for on-campus and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment.
• Two or more years of post-secondary teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Knowledge of local and regional disciplinary ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience developing curricula.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, readings, discussions, exercises, critiques and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants, keeping accurate course records).
• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person or online.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience

MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment

Job description

Description: The School of Music, Dance and Theatre dance program on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Instructional Professionals to teach undergraduate courses online and/or on-campus in dance movement practices, dance education, and/or dance scholarship. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Instructional Professional course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).

Essential Duties

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, readings, discussions, exercises, critiques and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants, keeping accurate course records).
• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person or online.

Working Environment

The successful candidate(s) will teach in‑person or online courses:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, facilitating classroom activities
• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Occasional activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, session A, B and/or C

For more information about the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, please visit https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.

Desired Qualifications

• MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Professional and/or teaching experience in one or more of the identified disciplines
• Two or more years of post‑secondary teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Knowledge of local and regional disciplinary ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience developing curricula
• Specialized certifications in discipline (if applicable)
• Creative Activity/Scholarly research interests and achievement as demonstrated through performances, presentations and/or publications