Visiting Faculty: Dance
About The Position
Teaches up to 2 semester hours per academic year in Dance. Additional duties may include contributing to the campus in scholarly ways, possible assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia. Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world. At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference. Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Requirements
- Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
- Master’s Degree in Dance
- Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline
- Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred
- Experience with history teaching and research methods
- Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels
- Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system
Responsibilities
- Teaches up to 2 semester hours in Dance: Ballet 3.
- Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
- Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
- Maintains office hours
- Meets with students for academic support
- Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
- Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills
Benefits
- competitive starting salary range for this position commensurate with experience and qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
