Job Description:

The Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance is looking for dynamic, experienced, student-centered educators to teach assigned lower and upper division studio-based courses in Ballet, Jazz Dance, Hip Hop, Classical and Contemporary Modern Dance, Contemporary Partnering Techniques, Tap Dance, Ethnic and Cultural Dance forms, Dance Composition and Choreography, Dance Pedagogy, LMA, or Pilates in the Fall 2024 semester.
The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean College create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds.
All faculty will be expected to make active use of the learning management system Canvas at least at a minimum level established by the college. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. The adjunct pay rate is $3,300 per section for a course that meets for the equivalent of three weekly contact hours per semester.
The Palladino School of Dance provides a course charter with course objectives and learning outcomes and sample syllabi. Adjunct Faculty in Dance positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.
Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A graduate degree or extensive professional experience in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline is highly preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can provide evidence of strong teaching acumen from a sound pedagogical and anatomical model.
• Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools, required.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media, required.
• Expertise in learner-centered teaching, required.
• Experience using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, required.
• Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.
The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.
Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.
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