Dance Instructor (Full-time, Temporary)

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Dance or Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Dance.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi.
Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress.
Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines.
Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation.
Participate on committees.
Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees.
Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development.
Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.
Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.
Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as registration, building and managing the class schedule, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other related instructional matters.