Dance Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Job Overview

Dance Instructor (Part‑Time Faculty Pool) – Fresno City College Campus. This position is part of a continuous recruitment process for part‑time faculty, with candidates placed in a pool for future vacancies.

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equity‑mindful leadership, collaboration, and student success.

• Teach assigned part‑time Dance courses on a schedule determined by the department.
• Use diverse pedagogies and integrate instructional technologies across face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Apply institutionally approved curriculum outlines and teaching methods.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, assignments, oral responses, and other assessments aligned with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy and submit grading and evaluation reports timely.
• Teach in various instructional settings and times as required.
• Fulfill duties of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122 and other related responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds in relation to equity‑mindful practice.
• Graduate degree (Master’s) in Dance, Physical Education with a dance emphasis, or Theater with dance emphasis; OR
• Bachelor’s in the above fields AND a Master’s in Physical Education, Life Science, Physiology, Theatre Arts, Kinesiology, Humanities, Performing Arts, or Music; OR
• Valid California Community College Credential; OR
• Equivalent education or experience (requiring equivalency).

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in instruction.
• Recent experience working with racially and socioeconomically under‑represented students.
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional, relational, and classroom practices.
• Experience facilitating multicultural communication and supporting high‑need students.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student support.
• Computer proficiency and use of instructional technologies.
• Effective communication skills with students and staff.
• Knowledge of assessment methods, the community college mission, and its goals.

• Newly hired part‑time faculty placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classification based on education and experience per the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours.

Details regarding the salary schedule and benefits are available in the SCCCD & SCFT Part‑Time Faculty Agreement.

State Center Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.

1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 243‑7100