PT Dance Instructor
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor, Academic, School Counselor, Faculty
PT Dance Instructor
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Part‑time position. Applications accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.
Selection ProcedureApplications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as‑needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
Duties and Responsibilities- Standard duties expected of all part‑time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. Part‑time faculty are also expected to participate in assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations, and may have opportunities to participate in campus and staff development activities. Part‑time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.
- Teach Theory/Technique of Body Awareness, Ballet, Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Dance Composition, Folk Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Social Dance, or Theater Dance courses.
Environment:
Indoor, office environment.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Vision sufficient to read various materials.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
- Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
- Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
- Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
- Master’s in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR the equivalent (see below for the Equivalency form link).
Minimum qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges can be located at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Qualifications
NOTE:
Official transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants with international transcripts must obtain transcripts evaluated by an independent educational‑equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation if necessary. These services are at the applicant’s expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.
Actual placement is based on applicant’s verified education and experience. For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: .html
Application Process- A District online application at In the application, provide information demonstrating understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
- A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
- A cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position, including what types of dance the applicant specializes in.
If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.
If you wish to request equivalency for this position, you may submit the Request for Equivalency form with your application packet. Submit as a scanned hard copy or a Word document. Link: .html
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
Seniority LevelEntry level
Employment TypePart‑time
Job FunctionArt/Creative
IndustryEntertainment Providers
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