"Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 402) Dance Company Rehearsal"

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

DANCE 402 Dance Company Rehearsal: Contemporary

Course hours: T Th 8:45-9:45 am

Course Description: The Saint Mary's College Dance program is seeking a guest artist to create and rehearse a dance in person with students. The rehearsal process will include generating material in the African Diaspora. The instructor will hold an audition the first week of classes, Feb. 2, 2026. The instructor will rehearse 2.0 hours per week beginning Feb. 9, 2026 to prepare for the spring dance concert scheduled for May 7-9, 2026.

The instructor will work with the Dance Production Manager, Lighting and Costume Designers, and the Spring Concert Director to schedule spacing and lighting rehearsals during tech week.

Dance faculty are also required to attend dance faculty meetings and will be compensated for these hours.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have experience working as a professional dancer and choreographer in the African Diaspora including more contemporary styles of movement. Preference will be given to artists that have performance experience in Black dance.

Applicants must reside in California.

Salary: $2,482 - $3,436 depending on qualifications

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174565