"Dance Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Dance Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description: Our staff highly qualified instructors teach technique classes in beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of ballet, modern, tap, jazz, Afro-Haitian, musical theater, modern ballet, choreography, improvisation, dance history, dancercise, dance production, and dance company. The focus of the program is to train students for performance and/or related careers in dance, and to give all students the experience of appreciating dance as an art form.

Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Essential Functions: Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Dance pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements:

1. A Master's degree in Dance, Physical Education with a Dance emphasis, or Theater with a Dance emphasis; OR
2. A Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a Master's in Physical Education, any life science, Physiology, Theater Arts, Kinesiology, Humanities, Performing Arts, or Music; OR
3. The equivalent; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Desirable Attributes & Skills):

• Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community
• Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting
• Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners
• Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology
• Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English