Part-time Faculty Dance Instructor

Montgomery College • TP/SS - Cultural Arts Center, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion. The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for an opening as part-time faculty member teaching a Modern Dance course for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year. During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Dance or related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
• Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with a vast array of dance practices.
• Familiar and experienced with Interdisciplinary experience practices.
• Knowledge of non-western practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in dance history and applied dance.
• Maintain classroom and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
• Keep track of student attendance and grades.
• Communicate with Department Chair and Staff regarding instructional needs.

Benefits

• MC e-mail account
• Access to the learning platform
• Password-protected faculty sections of the website
• College listservs
• Other faculty communications tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level