Adjunct Dance Instructor - UAA Department of Theatre and Dance

Job Overview

The UAA Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking adjunct instructors to prepare students for fulfilling careers in dance and dance education. This position requires community and educational outreach; the ideal candidate should possess a vision of forward-thinking curriculum and a classroom inclusive of all skill levels. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as a commitment to an undergraduate liberal arts education where an equally strong dedication to discovery is essential.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester-by-semester appointment. Qualified applicants are placed in a labor pool from which instructors are hired as needed. Acceptance into the labor pool does not constitute an offer. Hiring decisions are made on a semester-by-semester basis according to the needs of that semester's schedule. Adjunct faculty with semester assignments are subject to evaluation for teaching effectiveness.

To thrive in this role adjunct faculty need a passion for sharing their knowledge and skills with students and a desire to help turn student aspirations into reality. The department seeks candidates who possess a dance/performance background including dance techniques, choreography, dance history, and/or dance research as relevant for the assigned course(s), as well as knowledge of western dance styles and street dance styles.

Additional areas such as dance production skills in lighting, sound, stage management, costume, singing, and acting are encouraged.

• A bachelor's degree (BA/BFA) and/or significant professional experience in the specified genre of dance is required unless an exception has been approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Exceptions may be made when prospective instructors have special professional credentials and experience.
• Candidates must be available to work within Alaska during the length of any assignment.
• Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. It is a part-time, adjunct permanently temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Cover letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references (name, phone numbers and/or email address)

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

The University of Alaska is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. UA is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.