Instructor in Dance Part Time (Initial focus: Anatomy for Dancers and Improvisation)

Ventura County Community College District • Ventura, CA

84d • $2,007 - $3,108

About The Position

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors for the Spring 2026 semester at Ventura College. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Requirements

• Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR the equivalent.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills.
• Refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations.
• Provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development.
• May provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.
• Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $2,678 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree