African Dance Instructor
- Employer
- Prince George's Community College
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted
- May 31, 2019
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art History, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Humanities, English & Literature, Other Humanities
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Adjunct Faculty
Position Title
African Dance Instructor
Position Type
Faculty
Department
Arts, Communication and Humanities
FLSA
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Grade
.
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE
Union/Non Union
Job Description Summary
Faculty Part-Time, accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future openings.
Minimum Qualifications
Criteria
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.
Job Requirements
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Posting Number
ADJ13811/12
Open Date
05/31/2019
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Title
African Dance Instructor
Position Type
Faculty
Department
Arts, Communication and Humanities
FLSA
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Grade
.
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE
Union/Non Union
Job Description Summary
Faculty Part-Time, accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future openings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in Dance. (* Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Dean, be determined to meet this requirement.)
- Full-time or part-time teaching experience at the college level in the area of concentration or significant professional experience relevant to field and subject matter expertise as evidenced in CV or resume. Potential course topics include: Jazz Dance and Intermediate Ballet.
Criteria
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.
- Teach skill technique, history, choreography, rhythms, terminology, etiquette, and the artistic and educational uses of traditional African Dance.
- Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies and techniques
- Knowledge of current trends in education
- Skill in choreography and performance
- Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.
Job Requirements
- Degree from an accredited institution.
- Documentation of experience and performance required. Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for teaching positions. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Posting Number
ADJ13811/12
Open Date
05/31/2019
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum
of 12 graduate credits in Dance? (* Satisfactory completion of 30
semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited
doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Dean, be determined
to meet this requirement.)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have full-time or part-time teaching experience at the
college level in the area of concentration or significant
professional experience relevant to field and subject matter
expertise as evidenced in CV or resume? Potential course topics
include: Jazz Dance and Intermediate Ballet.
- Yes
- No
- * Briefly describe your experience referenced in the previous
question. Do not enter 'See Resume'
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you
selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Curriculum Vitae
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Certifications - See Minimum Qualifications for type
- Other
- Documents Submitted to HR (For HR Use Only - Do Not Upload))
- Copy of previous year satisfactory teaching evaluation