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Adjunct, Dance
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What they do
A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$65,719 / year median in Utah
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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 apooled position. The department reviews applications as positions becomeavailable. This positionis paid at $1,082 per instructional unit. Please attachresume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents forconsideration. 1) In accordance with SLCCpolicy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with noguarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts arerequired for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. 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. 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance