Theatre Arts Adjunct Dance

Overview

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. They model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University and engage in a biblical worldview. Adjuncts teach and support students in the Department of Theatre Arts – specifically Residential Dance courses – ensuring a high standard of scholarly and pedagogical practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach dance technique and lecture courses and other dance course assignments as assigned.
• Plan and deliver engaging, interactive lectures and studio sessions.
• Use current teaching technology, including Canvas LMS, e‑textbooks, and classroom media systems.
• Record attendance and grades, and maintain clear, accurate course records.
• Manage classroom behavior, allocate teaching resources, and facilitate a positive learning environment.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the university in an exemplary manner.
• Work collaboratively with department faculty to support student success.

• Master’s degree with 18 hours of graduate dance coursework or an MFA in Dance.
• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate dance instruction (previous teaching experience preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with LMS platforms such as Canvas.
• Ability to employ pedagogical best practices and use varied instructional techniques.
• Commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.

Part‑time; onsite teaching in the Department of Theatre Arts. Eligible for the standard part‑time benefits applicable to adjunct faculty.

Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion activities are conducted without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military veteran status, or any other protected class under federal and state law. The University’s hiring practices comply with applicable federal and state statutes and its policy and intention to evaluate employees strictly according to job requirements.

The University is a Christian, religious‑affiliated organization and, as such, is exempt from religious discrimination requirements. All personnel related activities are administered without regard to the protected classes listed above.