Adjunct Instructor of Dance

Bethel University

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor of Dance

Department:
Music & Theatre
Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty, Exempt, Part-Time

Bethel University is accepting applications for the adjunct faculty role of Instructor of Dance. This position is responsible for teaching dance coursework as assigned by the department chair. Areas of instruction may include ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance.

• Teach dance curriculum as assigned by the department chair.
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to assigned dance courses.
• Support student learning and skill development in dance techniques and performance.
• Maintain a professional and collegial learning environment.

• Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in public or private education.
• Experience teaching one or more of the following areas preferred: ballet, jazz and tap, or musical theatre dance.

• Prompt scheduling and reporting of grades to the Music Department supervisor.
• Maintenance of a collegial, professional work environment and attitude when working with students, faculty, and staff.
• Completion of yearly evaluations.

Work normally involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates, generally regarding routine matters for the purpose of giving or obtaining information. Such interactions may require discretion. Outside contacts may include service to the public, including visitors or vendors, requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

The position may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).