Adjunct Instructor - Ballet

Adjunct Instructor - Ballet

Location:

800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number: FY2605815

Closing: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Time

Utah Valley University offers adjunct faculty the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of dancers by teaching in a program that values both technical excellence and artistic growth. In this role, instructors may teach across a range of courses‑including Ballet Technique and Theory at all levels, Pointe, Variation, Character Dance, Music for Ballet Dancers, and Choreography‑bringing their expertise directly into a student‑centered learning environment.

UVU supports faculty who are committed to thoughtful course design, clear learning objectives, and high‑quality instruction grounded in both practice and performance.

Adjunct faculty at UVU join a collaborative department that values professionalism, preparation, and engaged teaching. Instructors develop and follow approved course plans, create meaningful instructional materials, and assess student learning through written, oral, practical, and performance‑based evaluations. The role is well‑suited for educators who take pride in timely communication, organized course management, and active participation in departmental expectations, including required adjunct meetings.

It's an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant dance community while shaping a supportive and rigorous educational experience for students.

• Teaches courses in one or more of the following areas: all levels of Ballet Technique and Theory, Pointe, Variation, Character Dance, Music for Ballet Dancers, and Choreography.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials, evaluates instruction and learning by means of written, oral, practical, and performance tests; maintains a student‑oriented approach to teaching, submits student grades and all requested departmental materials in a timely manner.
• Attends mandatory adjunct meetings.

A high school diploma with teaching and/or professional experience in ballet.

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content of courses taught.
• Effective interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Must be able to motivate and evaluate students and interact effectively with other dance faculty.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.