Assistant Professor, Dance (Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology)
- Employer
- Santa Fe College
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 14, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Compensation
$48,360.00 Annual
Job Description Summary
The application deadline for this position is 11:59PM EST on January 10, 2025.
The Department of Fine Arts at Santa Fe College is seeking a nine (9) month Assistant Professor of Dance to promote and encourage student success through high quality instruction. This role supports the needs of dance BFA transfer students and general dance program engagement. We are looking for a dynamic dance professional with a distinguished record of excellence in teaching practices and artistic achievements.
Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor of Dance will develop, prepare, and teach a diverse range of courses, including specialized dance techniques such as Ballet and/ or Contemporary dance practices and general education dance courses. The college is particularly interested in candidates with a professional dance background and with robust choreographic experience to create and stage works for the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe, which hosts multiple annual performances concerts and participates in the American College Dance Association conference. The role also involves assisting with the Young Dancer Workshop of North Central Florida, a recruiting and fundraising event co-hosted with the University of Florida Dance program. Responsibilities for this teaching position include choreographing and directing performances, collaborating with current dance faculty, recruitment and program growth activities, and supporting students’ development as twenty-first-century dance artists.
The SF dance program serves general education students, those transferring to BFA dance programs, and individuals entering the professional dance field. The Assistant Professor of Dance must be adept at mentoring students with diverse needs and contributing to the program's growth. Flexibility to teach day, evening, and online courses, as well as through other distance learning formats, is required. Candidates should have a strong collaborative spirit and a respectful approach to working with existing faculty.
The position’s starting salary is $48,360 annually. Any salary amount above this is commensurate upon an individual’s qualifications.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic,
laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success
within a community college setting.
- Teaches multiple levels of specialized dance techniques to
include Ballet and/or Contemporary and general education courses,
such as Dance Fundamentals and World Dance.
- Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions
centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality
instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
- Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate,
revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of
course content.
- Ensures curriculum is current with national collegiate dance
practices.
- Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the
delivery of instruction.
- Choreographs for departmental performances.
- Assists in all dance program activities, including the Young
Dancer Workshop of North Central Florida.
- Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic
team.
- Assists with the implementation of college policies,
objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy,
mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
- Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide
committees as needed.
- Initiates and attends recruitment events and activities related
to program enhancement and growth.
- Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear
feedback regarding academic performance.
- Mentors dance students to aid in their success and
development.
- Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records
including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
- Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’
progress in achieving the stated learning
outcomes/objectives.
- Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the
instructional assignment.
- Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and
other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal
and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,
guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,
including but not limited to those related to document retention
and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
- Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,
accessible, and professional engagement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A master's degree in Dance (MFA) or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Dance.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Professional dance background with robust choreographic experience.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural
environment.
- Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,
able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid
growth environment.
- Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze
information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures,
collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts,
identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the
interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop
recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select
appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
- Communication – able to effectively communicate in a
professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using
preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
- Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned,
sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review
and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and
other factors.
- Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously
to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience
and persistence when helping students with little or no computer
skills.
- Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,
civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related
actions.
- Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,
and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or
ahead of established time frames.
- Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,
determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and
following through with implementing resolutions.
- Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level
of interactive service to others, building relationships and
addressing identified needs.
- Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed
established targets.
- Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of
Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
- Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to
detail.
- Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,
manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to
swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,
and apply the appropriate response.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.
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