"Dance- Adjunct Professor"

Job Details

Posting Title: Dance- Adjunct Professor

Posting Number: A-121-2024

Division: Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance

Department: Health and Wellness

Mission & Vision Statement: Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences. Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Overview: THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications: A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution: 1. Master’s degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis; OR 2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the above; AND 3. Master’s in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR 4. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR 5. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.); AND B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing. 2. Experience teaching lower division courses in the discipline of Dance & Pilates. 3. Teaching experience in Dance & Pilates. 4. Experience teaching in Pilates teacher training courses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Teach Dance or Pilates course(s) 2. Participate in learning outcome development and assessments. 3. Maintain scheduled office hours (s). 4. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities. 5. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required. 6. Teaching assignments may be on campus (face-to-face) or distance learning. 7. Distance learning classes may be assigned to candidates who satisfy Mt. SAC’s certification for Online instruction. 8. Off-campus assignments and/or additional hours for intercollegiate athletic courses may be required.