Dance Instructor (Part-time Faculty - IVC)

The Irvine Valley College (IVC) Dance Department offers a high-quality, comprehensive dance program that serves the current and future learning needs of our diverse community. Our mission is grounded in four core pillars: Communicate, Create, Perform, and Educate. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages both technical and artistic growth.

The department offers multiple academic and professional pathways, including: Associate of Arts (AA) in Dance, Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Dance, Certificate of Proficiency in Dance Technique, and Certificate of Proficiency in Mind Body Therapy.

The curriculum provides a broad range of technique courses, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom, Middle Eastern and African dance, and aerial arts. In addition, students engage in dance science courses such as Pilates, conditioning and correction, yoga, and GYROKINESIS®, as well as academic courses in choreography, dance history, and dance appreciation.

Performance opportunities are central to the student experience. The department supports two ensembles: Performing Dance Ensemble (PDE) for intermediate and advanced dancers seeking a pre-professional company experience, and Dance Rehearsal and Performance (R&P) Group for dancers of all levels and genres.

Students regularly participate in regional and national festivals and conferences that showcase advanced student work, including events such as the American College Dance Association (ACDA), Red Rock Dance Festival, Palm Springs International Dance Festival, and Alabama Dance Festival.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic department consisting of two full-time and seven part-time faculty members, housed within the School of the Arts. We are looking for a colleague who is committed to student success, passionate about dance education, and eager to contribute to the continued growth of the program.

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes. Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas. Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published. Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time. Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner. Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material. Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses. Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location. Meet workload obligations. Maintain accurate records. May participate in curriculum review and program development. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (c): (a) Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR (b) Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR (c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above. Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials.

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one (1) of the above qualifications. If you are applying based on (c) above, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered. If your degree is from a non-United States institution, you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Please visit www.naces.org/members for a list of parties that can complete this service for you. Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete.