Part-Time Instructor of Dance - West Texas A&M University : Job Details

Job Title

Part-Time Instructor of Dance

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Art, Theatre & Dance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Work Performed:

* The Part-Time Instructor of Dance will teach courses in support of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance degree with both performing and education emphases, choreograph for faculty concerts, supervise student concerts, and assist with other program needs.

Necessary Qualifications:

* Master's degree and at least 18 hours in content area

* Experience teaching ballet, modern dance, improvisation, and choreography.

Preferred Qualifications:

* MA in Dance

* Experience teaching ballet, modern dance, improvisation, and choreography at the university level.

* Experience teaching theory courses online.

* Demonstrated ability to teach in other selected areas from: dance history, teaching methods, partnering (ballet or contemporary), jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, and somatics (prefer certification).

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires all males aged 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.