Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Job Details

Job FamilyFAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit ClassesGradeP1Salary$54.37 - Base RateDepartmentMusic, Theater, and DanceReports ToDepartment ChairpersonClosing DatePosted on an ongoing basisFLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateAugust 27, 2026

Position Overview

This Adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Ballet and/or Dance techniques. This individual may also choreograph and direct high school and college students in choreographic works. Experience or knowledge in Anatomy and Kinesiology, Dance Composition and Improvisation, and other dance academics is desirable.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates and advises students
• Participates in departmental and College affairs
• Develops curricula
• Recruits students
• Serves on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Masters degree in Dance from a regionally accredited institution or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and 18 graduate credit hours in Dance.
• Professional dance experience preferred
• Professional level dance teaching experience preferred
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community, including high school, college and university level students
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.