What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - DNCE 204: Hip-Hop Dance and History (Fall 2026) position at California State University San Marcos?
DNCE 204: Hip Hop History & Dance
Course Description
DNCE 204 explores Hip Hop dance history and form, focusing on Hip Hop dance fundamentals primarily breaking, popping, locking, house, and commercial Hip Hop. Examines Hip Hop dance as a social movement and how dances influence racial justice. Introduces technical dance skills such as phrasing, musical rhythms, and freestyling through class participation. Applies professional skills used to advance in the arts industry such as working with video. Incorporates viewing, attending, and participating in performances.
The Dance Studies Program at CSUSM is committed to offering students an experiential understanding of contemporary movement practices and performance within an artistic, political, social, and historical context. Dance Studies will hire an instructor committed to cultural intelligence, inclusivity, and imparting dance activism in a non-competitive atmosphere.
The lecturer for this course should be knowledgeable of Afro-diasporic dance forms, street dance lineage, and culture. They should demonstrate scholarly, creative, or professional contributions to hip hop dance and culture; expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy and interdisciplinary teaching; and evidence of curriculum development in dance studies or hip hop-related courses.
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Application
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification .
- Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 2:20 pm
- Modality: In-person
- College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Department: School of Arts - Dance Studies Program
Course Description
DNCE 204 explores Hip Hop dance history and form, focusing on Hip Hop dance fundamentals primarily breaking, popping, locking, house, and commercial Hip Hop. Examines Hip Hop dance as a social movement and how dances influence racial justice. Introduces technical dance skills such as phrasing, musical rhythms, and freestyling through class participation. Applies professional skills used to advance in the arts industry such as working with video. Incorporates viewing, attending, and participating in performances.
The Dance Studies Program at CSUSM is committed to offering students an experiential understanding of contemporary movement practices and performance within an artistic, political, social, and historical context. Dance Studies will hire an instructor committed to cultural intelligence, inclusivity, and imparting dance activism in a non-competitive atmosphere.
The lecturer for this course should be knowledgeable of Afro-diasporic dance forms, street dance lineage, and culture. They should demonstrate scholarly, creative, or professional contributions to hip hop dance and culture; expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy and interdisciplinary teaching; and evidence of curriculum development in dance studies or hip hop-related courses.
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in dance, dance or performance studies, or related field; OR at least 10 years substantial professional experience in hip hop performance, choreography, or related industry practice and 5 years teaching experience in hip hop dance (higher education, studio, or community settings).
- Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
- A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in dance, dance or performance studies, or related field
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month
Application
To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum vita
- Sample syllabi
- Contact information for two current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
- 1 Work Sample demonstrating hip hop performance, choreography, or instruction. Please submit either a 1-3 minute video, or link to a webpage, or an article.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification .
Salary : $5,507 - $8,000