Dance Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community College•Senatobia, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dance Instructor is a full-time, nine-month salaried faculty position based at the College’s main campus in Senatobia. The instructor leads the curricular dance program, with strengths in modern/contemporary dance and jazz and the ability to teach ballet and other assigned dance courses. The role includes teaching, curriculum development, assessment, advising, student recruitment, and coordination of curricular performances. The instructor collaborates with the extracurricular competitive dance team to support shared students and coordinate schedules and performance activities, and reports directly to the District Director of Fine Arts Instruction. The position includes teaching a range of dance courses, developing instruction for students with varied experience, leading curriculum planning and assessment, advising students, maintaining office hours and records, recruiting students, and coordinating rehearsals and performances. Evening and weekend rehearsals and performances may be required. The instructor also participates in departmental activities, committees, and professional development, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Dance or a closely related field, with graduate preparation for assigned courses.
Successful dance teaching experience in a school, college, conservatory, studio, or comparable setting.
Demonstrated ability to teach modern dance, jazz, and/or beginning/intermediate ballet.
Professional performance and/or choreography experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate instruction and performances collaboratively.
Knowledge of and support for College policies and procedures.
Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff and support students with varied backgrounds and educational goals.
Experience using instructional technology, including Microsoft 365, Canvas, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

MFA or other terminal degree in Dance or a closely related field.
Teaching experience in higher education.
Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or academic program coordination.
Experience producing student dance performances, recruiting students, and supporting transfer preparation.

Responsibilities

Teach modern dance, jazz, ballet, dance appreciation, improvisation, composition, and other assigned dance courses within the instructor’s qualifications.
Develop instruction appropriate for students with varied backgrounds and levels of dance experience.
Lead curriculum planning and review; develop syllabi and student learning outcomes; assess student achievement; and coordinate course offerings with the District Director of Fine Arts Instruction.
Develop student choreography; plan, choreograph, and rehearse curricular dance performances; and collaborate with theatre and music faculty on productions as assigned.
Coordinate with the competitive dance team’s coach or director regarding shared students, class and rehearsal schedules, studio and facility use, and performance calendars.
Plan joint performances and recruitment activities as appropriate.
Advise dance students regarding course selection, academic progress, transfer preparation, and performance opportunities.
Maintain scheduled office hours and support student retention.
Recruit prospective students and build relationships with area schools, dance studios, and colleges and universities.
Collaborate with Fine Arts faculty and the competitive dance team on outreach.
Prepare and grade assignments and performance assessments.
Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and program assessment records in accordance with College requirements.
Promote safe studio practices and appropriate use of instructional spaces and equipment.
Participate in departmental activities, committees, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the District Director of Fine Arts.