Assistant​/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance; DANCE Dance Production Management

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA:
School of Liberal Arts (SOLA):
Department of Performing Arts at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century.

The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

The MFA in Dance Program is looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach Dance 541, Dance Production Management, in fall 2026. The class meets on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm from September 12 to December 19 on Zoom, as well as on Monday, December 7 and December 14 from 4pm to 7pm.

The MFA in Dance educates the whole dance artist. Through the lens of a liberal arts curriculum, the program’s values are shaped by the quest for truth, authenticity and community building in a holistic model that integrates mind, body and spirit. The MFA in Dance offers two unique MFA degrees in dance:
Creative Practice and Design & Production. Creative Practice has a low‑residency option and the Design & Production MFA is the only one in the country specifically for dance.

Course description:
Dance Production Management is an in-depth exploration of production management for dance, investigating management techniques including: communication skills, team building, assertiveness, goal setting, time management, stress management and an overview of production organization. This course will investigate all aspects of the production process including: creative problem solving, scheduling, planning, negotiating techniques, contracts and hiring, budgeting, venue selection, touring, and more.

Students will consider the role of the production manager in the field of dance including an examination of how that role varies depending on company style and structure.

Responsibilities

Teach Dance 541, Dance Production Management, during the fall 2026 term, including delivering online instruction on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm and on specified Mondays in December.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an MA, MFA or other terminal degree in the appropriate field, demonstrate a strong commitment to student‑centered teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness among graduate students. Prior teaching experience and/or professional experience in Production Management is preferred. Candidates must reside in California.

The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.