Director Conservatory of Dance (Part-time)

Job Details

OVERVIEW:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic,
private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded
by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre
suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and
90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly
3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students.
DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers
50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of
certificates in a wide range of disciplines.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure
featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen
Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts,
Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School
of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of
Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For
further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:
The COD Director oversees the administrative tasks of the
Conservatory of Dance Program. Responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, scheduling classes in consultation with the COD
Faculty Instructor, communicating with parents/guardians of
enrolled students, advertising the program, updating the Handbooks
and associated policies, and coordinating the final spring
performance in collaboration with the COD Faculty Instructor. The
COD Director reports to and collaborates with the Dance Department
Chair to foster a community focused dance program for children
while supporting the educational and curricular needs of the Dance
Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of dance teaching experience with children ages 3-14 years
• BA in Dance required, Masters in Dance or Education Preferred
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Possess excellent Communication/Interpersonal skills
• Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all types of learners Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled