Dance Intensive Instructor
Dance Intensive Instructor
- 514254
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Hourly
Title: Dance Intensive Instructor
Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Department: UNT-Dance & Theatre-121400
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $25/hour
FTE: 0.48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Dance and Theatre is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, with approximately 400 theatre majors and minors in theatre and dance. The Department offers a BA degree in Theatre with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Design/Technology, and General Studies with Theatre Teacher Certification. The department also offers a Minor in Theatre as well as four specialized dance certificates. The vibrant undergraduate program delivers a rigorous dance and theatre education within a liberal arts context. The Department produces a full season of 5-6 productions as well as several laboratory events directed by faculty, guest artists, or students.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre is seeking a qualified dance instructor to teach classes during the department's summer dance intensive, Momentum. The instructor will teach a variety of dance classes during the two-week intensive, including but not limited to contemporary technique, strengthening and conditioning, improvisation, and choreography/composition. Must be able to communicate effectively and adapt course content to varying levels of dance experience.
Minimum Qualifications
MA or MFA in Dance and 1-2 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to facilitate multiple dance classes in a variety of styles, in coordination with faculty. Ability to adapt class content and provide modifications for students with varying levels of dance experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Facilitate and teach at least five dance classes, including, but not limited to, contemporary technique, strengthening and conditioning, improvisation, and choreography/composition.
- Adapt and modify class content as necessary to accommodate a variety of learning styles and dance experience
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Based on instructor availability and in coordination with intensive schedule. Momentum summer intensive runs June 22 through July 3, Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
