Adjunct Instructor, Theatre & Dance

Adjunct Faculty professor in Dance, teaching Ballet from introductory to advanced levels. Set choreography, working with students and other faculty for 2 to 3 performances per year.

Employed on a per-load-unit basis for a given semester or term. Sole contracted responsibilities are those activities required in the delivery of a course (e.g., mentoring/coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, office hours). In some instances, there may be some contracted responsibilities for advising, course development or meeting other departmental needs.

The department produces 4 Theatre main stage productions and 3 Dance concerts within a given season. The productions in our season serve as a lab opportunity for the students in our program so that our students can gain real production experience.

The department offers a B.A. in Theatre, a B.A. in Dance, a B.A. in Dance Education (PreK-12 Teaching Certification) and a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. It is staffed by three full‑time faculty, a staff technical director, and a production manager.

Mission Statement:
As a community of Theater and Dance artists we cultivate the stewardship of intellect and imagination in a forum for civic dialogue as we seek to understand our calling in Christ.

Teach undergraduate classes on an as-needed basis. Create and maintain a course page in Canvas LMS structure; design and grade assessments of student learning; respond to students in a timely manner via weekly office hours and/or email.

Responsibilities specific to the class taught will be communicated on an individual basis.

Advanced degree or significant experience in the area relevant for the course that will be taught. Candidates must evidence the potential for strong classroom teaching and positive student interaction and mentorship. Messiah University selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability.

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity.

Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

• Job Identification 232
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 02/26/2026, 10:41 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1 University Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, US