Instructor Dance - Adjunct Pool

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You:
Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech‑savvy, process improvement‑focused student champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.

Highlights:
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next steps:
If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

Provide the expertise and knowledge that supports the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies, and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The Instructional Faculty role encompasses teaching, learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. The incumbent will teach the maximum load of equated hours as indicated in the Faculty Guidelines each semester in area(s) of competency.

• Teaching – Demonstrate skill and knowledge in teaching the discipline; continuously improve instruction quality; develop and use syllabi; plan and implement varied teaching methods; evaluate student progress; maintain accurate records; recommend textbooks; teach courses at varying times and locations; use equipment responsibly; demonstrate competence in classroom technology.
• Academic Advising – Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community; provide office hours and electronic communication; advise on instructional and program‑specific issues; deliver presentations on program details; create and maintain a dedicated website; collaborate with Chair on advising activities as per faculty guidelines.
• Professional Development – Set annual objectives for growth; stay current in discipline developments; adopt supportive technologies; participate in evaluation processes for self, department, and college.
• Institutional and Community Service – Participate in scheduled service activities (opening week, conference days, commencement); join discipline committees and meetings; meet policy procedures; engage in college activities (student, faculty, community); support accreditation standards; assist in departmental planning, budgeting, and curriculum review; aid articulation with secondary and post‑secondary institutions.

• Education – Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Dance; or Master’s in Dance; MFA in Dance preferred.
• Experience – Minimum of three years teaching; college‑level teaching experience preferred.
• Portfolio – Required portfolio of choreography, production, and performance experiences.
• Teaching Availability – Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at multiple city sites.
• Computer Skills – Proficiency with Blackboard Vista or similar online platforms.
• Interpersonal Skills – Excellent communication with diverse professional, community, and student populations.
• Organization & Planning – Strong organizational skills and planning ability.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Student Leadership – Ability to inspire and motivate students in learning‑centered environments.
• Self‑discipline – Ability to manage responsibilities effectively and work with others.

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact:

• Osvaldo Gomez, MSW, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX (EO/TIX)
• PO Box 667517, Houston TX, 77266
• 713‑718‑8271 or Institutional.
  
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Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations for interview should contact (713) 718‑8565.