Commercial Dance Adjunct Faculty

Studio Enterprise • Los Angeles, CA

43d

About The Position

All Faculty report to the Department Program Chair. Faculty will work closely with the school's administrators, academic advisers and administrative staff. Successful candidates will be high-energy leaders passionate about teaching with a collaborative style that promotes integrity, empowers vision, displays flexibility, and inspires creativity. Credentialed faculty members selected for employment are eligible to teach summer, evening, and extra-curricular workshops provided by Studio School.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree along with an MFA from a nationally recognized program preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate or conservatory level
• Relevant experience in film, television, and theater
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership style, and ability to build and work with teams
• Knowledge of trends and current issues in higher educations and the performing arts
• A strong record of achievement in creative work and the ability to demonstrate such upon request
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Practical experience in play production, including classical contemporary plays
• Knowledge of digital media, online platforms, transmedia narrative and entrepreneurial career strategies that apply to professional actors

Nice To Haves

• Experience and in-depth training in long-form improv
• Current membership in professional union(s) (SAF/AFTRA, SDC, IATSE, AEA, etc)
• Experience utilizing technology to increase efficiency and productivity
• Knowledge or professional experience in the entertainment industry with relevant or current projects

Responsibilities

• Leadership to support the mission, mantra and core values of Studio School
• Teaching course(s) per semester in area of expertise
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, adhering to the Studio School learning approach
• Providing students with support for every aspect of learning in the form of regular office hours, tutorial assistance, coaching, career advice and academic assistance
• Administrative responsibilities include: grading course work, participating in general curriculum development, maintaining and completing student records as required by administrative policy, prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and submit final grades in accordance with Studio School policy
• Support departmental and school-wide expansion by championing the philosophy and objectives of Studio School and Hussian college
• Attend weekly staff meeting
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees