Adjunct, Dance

Adjunct, Dance

Company:

Salt Lake Community College

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Category:

Dance

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary:

$1,082.00

Hourly Location:

Various SLCC locations,

UT Job Type:

Adjunct Contract Job Number:

202501115

Division:

Academic Affairs Department:

School of Humanities & Soc Sci Closing Date:

9/30/2027 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA

Exempt Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean and course supervisors, the adjunct faculty member will teach one to three sections of lower-division General Education dance courses, offered in-person and/or online. Course assignments may include ballet, jazz, modern, and/or tap dance. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. This position is paid at $1,082 per instructional unit. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. 1) In accordance with SLCC

policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts are

required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Teach one to three sections of lower-division General Education dance courses (in-person and/or online) in one or more of the following styles: ballet, jazz, modern, and/or tap.

Deliver instruction in both dance technique and theory, following the standard course curriculum through lectures, demonstrations, and assessments to support student learning and engagement.

Evaluate student performance through assignments and other assessment methods; provide timely, constructive feedback and return graded work per department standards.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and grades; submit final grades by published deadlines.

Communicate professionally and promptly with students, staff, and faculty; respond to student inquiries within 1-2 business days.

Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment; report behavioral concerns in accordance with college policy.

Provide ADA accommodations as required and comply with FERPA guidelines.

Maintain minimal but consistent office hours and an on-site campus presence to support student engagement and success.

Adhere to all SLCC policies, procedures, and academic standards; complete all required employee trainings.

Demonstrate professional conduct, appearance, and collegial behavior across all instructional and institutional interactions.

Be available to teach at multiple SLCC campus locations as assigned.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications

A master's degree in Dance or a closely-related field and preferably, experience teaching dance classes at a college level.

Graduate students can apply with recommendations of professionals in their program.

Graduate-level knowledge and/or equivalent professional experience in dance technique, theory, and history with strong teaching methods and effective communication skills.

SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to

URS, SLCC

offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.