Dance Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

5d•$1,264 - $1,482•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an applicant pool for affiliate faculty in the Dance Program within the Department of Theatre and Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). These are temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions. The number of positions varies by semester based on program needs. MSU Denver, established in 1965, serves over 16,000 diverse students and is a model university for today's college students, recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. The university offers affordable, flexible, and holistic education to help students achieve career and life success.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts in Dance or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Ability to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Fine Arts in Dance or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR a Master of Arts Degree in Dance, plus 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Doctorate in Dance or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
Grading student work and providing timely, robust feedback.
Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
Providing online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
Providing instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and department course coordination policies.
Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
Adapting and learning new modes of instruction.
Being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.