Part-time Faculty Dance Instructor

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for an opening as part‑time faculty member teaching a Modern Dance course for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

• Teach courses in dance history and applied dance.
• Maintain classroom and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
• Keep track of student attendance and grades.
• Communicate with Department Chair and staff regarding instructional needs.

• Master’s degree in Dance or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence, and a willingness to contribute to the college’s strategic plan of inclusion.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without a sponsor.
• Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the college has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

• Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post‑secondary level.
• Experience with a vast array of dance practices.
• Familiarity and experience with interdisciplinary practices.
• Knowledge of non‑Western practices.

• During the academic year, part‑time faculty may teach no more than 11.5 equivalent semester hours (ESH) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer, part‑time faculty may teach no more than 10 ESH for both sessions combined.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.

Closing Date:
Friday, August 7, 2026