Part-Time Lecturer In Dance (Hip-Hop/House Dance), Spring 2027

Scripps College • Claremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scripps College seeks one part-time Lecturer to teach a full-credit, studio-based Hip-hop/House Dance practice course in Spring 2027. Historical, cultural, and aesthetic issues should augment the studio practice experience. Appointments are subject to renewal, and courses are contingent upon enrollment and budget.

The preferred applicant will have an M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Dance, or equivalent professional experience; two years of experience teaching dance from a critical perspective, ideally at the college level; professional performing experience or consistent social practice in Hip-hop dance; and the ability to direct written work integrated with studio classes. The salary range is $8,550 to $9,500, based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Scripps College generally is not in a position to sponsor visas for faculty appointments in light of recent federal updates to visa processing and associated costs. The Scripps Dance program has two full-time faculty and a few part-time instructors and offers a B.A. degree with a major or minor in Dance. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, syllabus or course-approach description, a PDF with two Vimeo videos of teaching and/or performing in the style, and two letters of reference sent by the evaluators to the search committee chair by email.

Requirements

• M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Dance, or equivalent professional experience (preferred).
• Two years of experience teaching dance from a critical perspective, ideally at the college level (preferred).
• Professional performing experience or consistent social practice in Hip-hop dance (preferred).
• Ability to direct written work integrated with studio classes (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Dance, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two years of experience teaching dance from a critical perspective, ideally at the college level.
• Professional performing experience or consistent social practice in Hip-hop dance.
• Ability to direct written work integrated with studio classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach one full-credit, studio-based practice course in Hip-hop/House Dance.
• Integrate historical, cultural, and aesthetic issues into the studio practice experience.
• Direct written work integrated with studio classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed