Dance Instructor

Provide high-quality instruction and leadership in dance education, including technique, performance, dance history, and related academic coursework. The instructor will develop, implement, and assess dance curriculum while supporting the creation and growth of a comprehensive dance program serving both dual enrollment high school students and college-level associate degree students. The instructor will adhere to all general faculty guidelines as outlined in the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook, directives from the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and policies of the Alabama Community College System.

This position is based on the ACA - Decatur campus.

Salary

Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule  D1: $46,590 - $94,363 (9 months)

An additional summer assignment may be available: $14,384 - $29,184 (3 months)

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your academic credentials and documented years of full-time related work experience)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered.  A complete application consists of the following:

* An on-line application

* Current résumé

* Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)  

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

* Teach dance courses at varied times, locations, and instructional formats based on student and program needs, including day or evening classes; at the Alabama Center for the Arts, the Decatur and Huntsville/Research Park campuses, dual enrollment sites, and other approved locations; and through traditional, hybrid, or distance learning formats.

* Provide competent instruction in dance technique, performance, choreography, dance history, and other dance-related coursework within the instructor's area of expertise.

* Develop, revise, and implement curriculum for dance courses, including the creation of new courses and full program pathways for dual enrollment and associate degree students.

* Lead the development and ongoing assessment of a comprehensive dance program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and transfer opportunities.

* Maintain safe, organized, and functional dance studios and instructional spaces appropriate for movement-based learning.

* Assist in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives.

* Assess student learning using multiple assessment strategies.

* Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.

* Evaluate student progress using established institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual assessment criteria.

* Collect, maintain, and submit accurate academic records, including grades, attendance, withdrawals, and other required documentation, to appropriate offices in a timely manner.

* Prepare and assist in the development of academic materials, including course syllabi, program outlines, assessment plans, and catalog content.

* Participate in required in-service training, professional development activities, and departmental meetings.

* Advise students academically and professionally, supporting educational planning, transfer goals, and career exploration within the field of dance.

* Demonstrate reliability and professionalism by reporting to work punctually and maintaining assigned office hours.

* Maintain and enhance professional competency through continued study, creative activity, performance, choreography, and engagement with current trends in dance education.

* Foster positive relationships with local schools, arts organizations, and community partners to support recruitment, outreach, and program visibility.

* Perform all instructional and professional duties with integrity, collaboration, and respect.

* Provide input and recommendations to administration regarding dance curriculum, facilities, scheduling, and program development.

* Serve on institutional committees as appointed or elected to support the mission and advancement of the college.

* Become familiar with and adhere to institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual.

* Perform other appropriate professional duties as assigned.

* A minimum of a Master's degree in Dance Pedagogy, Dance Education, or a closely related field with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in dance from an accredited institution is required.

* Demonstrated experience teaching dance at the…