What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Program - NTT Faculty Vacancy Pool position at Western Washington University?
About the Position
The Dance Program maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.
The Department, the College and the University value teaching and we expect you to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning and to maintain high standards regarding course content. It is our aim to familiarize students with the historical and cultural dimensions of dance, including the works and philosophies of leading dancers and choreographers both in the past and present. We teach our students to understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts and to make informed assessments regarding quality works of dance. Our goal is to teach a physical and intellectual understanding of the language of movement art. Required Qualifications
- BA / BFA in Dance or equivalent professional dance experience
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff, and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
The salary range is $1, to $1, per credit, commensurate with higher education teaching experience and professional qualifications.
Benefits InformationClosing Date Notes
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than December 31, .
