Part-Time Instructor of Dance - School of Arts Humanities - Modesto Junior College

Part-Time Instructor of Dance

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking part-time faculty members in Dance Department. Ideal candidates will share MJC's commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join an Ethnic Studies department that continues to develop curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies aimed at improving student equity.

Position Information

Job Title:

Part-Time Instructor of Dance
- School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities
- Modesto Junior College

Site:
Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:
The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94 Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22  Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule) Part Time Faculty office hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits:
Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers' Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District's benefit programs.

Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment:
The successful candidate will join a Dance department that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the exploration of diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will share these commitments and work to reduce barriers for students by providing support and resources needed to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theatre with dance emphasis OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theatre arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music. OR the equivalent Determined by California State Chancellor's Office. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above.

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Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Physical and Mental Standards:
Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level. Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes. Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds. Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work;

ability to adjust focus frequently. Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person. Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Experience at the collegiate level teaching dance technique classes in more than one genre of dance, including but not limited to modern, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Experience as a modern and jazz choreographer working with students at the collegiate level upholding professional standards in concert dance. Experience working as a collaborative team member with faculty and staff related to costume, lighting, and technical design.

Experience advising community college dance majors with an understanding of the transfer and audition process within the 4-year CSU and UC system. Experience with outreach and recruitment, including but not limited to students, community, and career.…