Adjunct Instructor, School of Dance (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona School of Dance seeks part-time adjunct instructors beginning January 13, 2027. The School is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Pilates, with additional experience in Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tap, Pointe, Choreography, yoga, or related movement practices also welcomed. Instructors will teach studio practice and/or lecture courses in their areas of expertise and may have opportunities to create performance or choreographic work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching and contribute to the mission and academic community of the School of Dance. The School fosters problem-solving, critical thinking, and conceptual analysis, with a focus on performance, choreography, and pedagogy to prepare students for professional careers. The School of Dance is part of Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional dance experience.
• Demonstrated expertise and professional experience in Pilates and/or other relevant dance or movement practices.
• Ability to implement innovative pedagogies and effective classroom strategies that foster meaningful learning experiences.
• Strong pedagogical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate an engaged, collaborative, and supportive learning environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching dance in an academic setting or intensive dance training environment.
• Master’s degree in Dance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional dance experience.
• Expertise in Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tap, Choreography, Ballet/Pointe, yoga, or related dance and movement practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach studio courses at all levels, with primary consideration for candidates with Pilates expertise.
• Teach courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise, including dance technique and studio courses, choreographic pedagogy and mentoring, improvisational forms, music and dance collaboration, business and careers in dance, dance history, general education and academic lectures, and dance technology and digital media.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through studio instruction, choreographic processes, and academic or professional development.
• Contribute to a student-centered, engaged, collaborative, and supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and artistic development.
• Potentially create performance or choreographic work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level