"VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Dance and Choregraphy"

Job Details

Summary:
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (VCUARTS) DEPARTMENT OF DANCE + CHOREOGRAPHY IS RECRUITING A POOL OF APPLICANTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS FOR POSSIBLE ADJUNCT TEACHING POSITIONS. THE DEPARTMENT OF DANCE + CHOREOGRAPHY WILL CONSULT THE ADJUNCT APPLICANT POOL AND CONTACT QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHOSE CREDENTIALS MATCH OUR SPECIFIC TEACHING NEEDS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS. THIS POOL WILL ONLY BE ASSESSED WHEN AN ADJUNCT OPPORTUNITY ARISES.

POSSIBLE ADJUNCT OPPORTUNITIES COULD INCLUDE TEACHING A COURSE(S) IN ANY OF THE AREAS OF STUDY OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DANCE + CHOREOGRAPHY. A LINK TO COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FROM VCU’S UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://BULLETIN.VCU.EDU/AZCOURSES/DANC/ AND HTTPS://BULLETIN.VCU.EDU/AZCOURSES/DANZ/. IF AN OPPORTUNITY BECOMES AVAILABLE, ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

ADJUNCT FACULTY ARE EXPECTED TO BE ENTHUSIASTIC AMBASSADORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DANCE + CHOREOGRAPHY AND HAVE A DESIRE TO WORK WITH A STUDENT POPULATION FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES IN A COLLABORATIVE AND LEARNING-CENTERED COMMUNITY OF OTHER ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF.

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more areas of expertise in Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Yoga, Screen Dance, Composition, Choreography and other relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dance, Choreography, or a related field, or BFA with equivalent professional experience and training that equates to a terminal degree in the field.
• Willingness to teach in both in-person and online formats.
• Willingness to recruit as needed, assist with semesterly assessments, and help support the Dance and Choreography department’s vision and student growth.

Application materials should include the following:

• Current CV
• List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).