Theatre Arts Adjunct Dance

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests. Teach Residential Dance courses in the Department of Theatre Arts. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching. Teaching assignments include dance technique and lecture courses. The applicant should highlight the dance forms or dance studies they are well prepared to instruct. The position requires a love of teaching, the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats, knowledge of pedagogical best practices, the ability to use current teaching technology (LMS, e-textbooks, etc.), and a commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University. Teach dance courses in the Department of Theatre Arts with a commitment to student success. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Strong organizational skills. Advanced computer skills. Record attendance and grades in Canvas. Classroom management and allocation of teaching resources. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Requirements

• MA with 18 hours of graduate dance courses or an MFA in Dance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Knowledge of pedagogical best practices.
• Ability to use current teaching technology (LMS, e-textbooks, etc.).
• Commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is recommended.
• Highlight the dance forms or dance studies they are well prepared to instruct.

Responsibilities

• Teach Residential Dance courses in the Department of Theatre Arts.
• Teach dance technique and lecture courses.
• Record attendance and grades in Canvas.
• Classroom management and allocation of teaching resources.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

What This Job Offers

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