What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor, Dance position at Temple College?
Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX
Job Type : Part-Time (Faculty)
Job Number : 00378
Division : Fine Arts
Department : Theater
Opening Date : 12 / 10 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Exempt
Salary Grade : Faculty
Work Schedule : As determined by Department ChairThis is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
Position Summary & Essential Duties
The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.
SUMMARY :
Under general supervision from the department chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.
The incumbent will teach a 2-credit-hour course in the Summer, with the possibility of teaching in other semesters should demand grow.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK REQUIREMENTS :
Master's degree in dance or Master's Degree with a concentration of 18 semester graduate hours in dance performance. Must also meet any criteria specified by appropriate accrediting body.
PREFERRED :
Two (2) years directly related work experience in dance and / or musical theatre.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
None
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will :
- Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
- Engage students in active learning.
- Develop, evaluate and revise clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
- Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
- Incorporate best practices.
- Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
- Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
- Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
- Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
- Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
- Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
- Complete administrative aspects of instructional and institutional responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Perform job-related duties as assigned.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION :
Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands
KNOWLEDGE :
SKILLS :
ABILITIES :
PHYSICAL EFFORT :
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Use of audio / visual devices. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is normally performed in an interior / office work environment.
WORK SCHEDULE :
As determined by Department Chair
This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK :
A minimum of five (5) hours per week for a two (2) semester hour class.
TRS / ORP : N / A
SUPERVISORY DUTIES : None
REPORTS TO :
Departmental Chair / Supervisor
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