Part-Time Instructor of Dance - School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities - Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District•Modesto, CA

60d•$78 - $128

About The Position

The successful candidate will join a Dance department that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the exploration of diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will share these commitments and work to reduce barriers for students by providing support and resources needed to succeed.

Requirements

Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theatre with dance emphasis OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theatre arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music.
OR the equivalent
Determined by California State Chancellor's Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.
Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the collegiate level teaching dance technique classes in more than one genre of dance, including but not limited to modern, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.
Experience as a modern and jazz choreographer working with students at the collegiate level upholding professional standards in concert dance.
Experience working as a collaborative team member with faculty and staff related to costume, lighting, and technical design.
Experience advising community college dance majors with an understanding of the transfer and audition process within the 4-year CSU and UC system.
Experience with outreach and recruitment, including but not limited to students, community, and career.
Knowledge and willingness to utilize Open Educational Resources to open access for students.
Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
Enthusiasm for the learning process.
Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.
Education and/or experience in teaching in a variety of Dance courses, in the areas of modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop at the community college level.
Current knowledge of the Dance discipline as well as emerging trends, research, and pedagogy.
Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
Competent in new pedagogies, such as online teaching, hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in dance, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students' lives, interests, and communities;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom;
Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

Teaching lower division college courses in dance courses, including modern, ballet, jazz, and hip hop
Involvement in recruitment activities for the dance program on or off campus.
Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements
Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.