Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dance (Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology department offers academic and technical studies in areas including graphic design, digital media, technical theatre, studio arts, dance, music, theatre, and video production. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches coursework in dance fundamentals, world dance, and dance technique. The instructor must be flexible to teach during the day or evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The role supports student success through instruction, curriculum development, assessment, and timely service in a community college setting. It includes collaboration with department leadership, faculty, and peers; participation in college and departmental activities as needed; maintenance of student records and appropriate office hours; and adherence to college policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis for this continuously open advertisement covering multiple positions. Applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an employment offer is made. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Dance, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Dance.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly growing environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including the ability to analyze information, interpret data, identify issues, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills to make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
Customer-service ability, including responding promptly and courteously to students and faculty and assisting students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics.
Organization and time-management skills.
Relationship-management and interactive service skills.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Submission of a completed online SF application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable; official transcripts are required before an employment offer.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Use technological literacy and innovation in delivering instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of an academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to assess fairly and accurately students’ progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Keep records of operating procedures and, as needed, provide guidance on collegewide ERP and related system processes and established departmental procedures.
Serve the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with published college rules, procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations, including document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality requirements.
Protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.