What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Adjunct Faculty - Theatre Dance (Fall 2026) position at Elgin Community College?
About ECC
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Rate Of Pay
2025 Per contact Hour
Less than a Masters $1,069
Masters and above $1,109
FLSA Status
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Elgin Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach our THE150 Theatre Dance. This course provides students with instruction on dance techniques used in the American musical theatre, which includes basic ballet, jazz, tap, and ballroom. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Theatre, Dance or Musical Theatre with graduate coursework in theatre dance and/or professional dance or choreography experience.
The successful candidate is expected to 1) design lessons/units that promote critical thinking through student-content and student-to-student learning activities, 2) foster a supportive learning environment for students by employing evidence-based instructional strategies, and 3) demonstrate commitment to student learning and teaching effectiveness. Preferred applicants will have prior experience teaching.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deliver Instruction
Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Rate Of Pay
2025 Per contact Hour
Less than a Masters $1,069
Masters and above $1,109
FLSA Status
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Elgin Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach our THE150 Theatre Dance. This course provides students with instruction on dance techniques used in the American musical theatre, which includes basic ballet, jazz, tap, and ballroom. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Theatre, Dance or Musical Theatre with graduate coursework in theatre dance and/or professional dance or choreography experience.
The successful candidate is expected to 1) design lessons/units that promote critical thinking through student-content and student-to-student learning activities, 2) foster a supportive learning environment for students by employing evidence-based instructional strategies, and 3) demonstrate commitment to student learning and teaching effectiveness. Preferred applicants will have prior experience teaching.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Master’s degree in Theatre, Dance or Musical Theatre with graduate coursework in theatre dance and/or professional dance or choreography experience
- Bachelor’s degree and two years professional dance or choreography experience OR two years’ experience teaching dance.
- Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
- Commitment to meeting the diverse needs of community students
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Community college teaching experience
- Community college teaching experience
- Completion of a recognized course design training/certification program
Deliver Instruction
- Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
- Prepare lessons
- Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
- Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets
- Prepare labs
- Enforce lab safety procedures
- Keep accurate record of student performance
- Provide students with timely feedback
- Maintain office hours and voicemail/e-mail communication
- Refer students to student support services
- Accommodate special needs students
Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.