Adjunct Instructor, Dance for Musical Theatre

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor Department:
Arts & Humanities

Reports to:

Greg Swedberg Effective Date: 8/31/26

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Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking adjunct instructor(s) to teach three levels of Dance for Musical Theatre in Fall 2026 (8/31/26 through 12/18/26). This studio course introduces students to a variety of choreographic styles and techniques from exemplary works of the American musical stage including: jazz, soft shoe, ballroom, ballet, and others.

The courses are scheduled as follows:

Dance for Musical Theatre I Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:25-9:40

Dance for Musical Theatre II Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15-12:30

Dance for Musical Theatre III Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:50-11:05

Students are already sorted into their appropriate level. Applicants can apply to teach one, two or all three courses.

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• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office. This must be posted on the University’s Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook:
  General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Education:

Master’s degree in Dance or Musical Theater, commensurate professional experience considered.

Experience:

Previous collegiate teaching experience required

Physical Requirements:

Teaching time: 7.5 hours/week

Office hours: 2 hours/week

In person (Manhattanville Campus)

Housing is not provided.

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per course

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources ources to ask for assistance.