Summary

The adjunct dance professor teaches undergraduate courses in dance technique, choreography, and/or dance theory, fostering technical growth, artistic expression, and critical thinking in a diverse student population. Responsibilities include developing and delivering engaging curriculum, assessing student performance, and the ability to work within the Canvas platform. The position requires an MA or MFA degree with professional experience in dance, a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative, creative academic environment.

Course Descriptions:

DAN-110 Jazz Dance - Beginning jazz dance with exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. (Insert days/times on schedule here)

DAN 210 Jazz Dance - Intermediate jazz dance with exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. Prerequisite: DAN-110. (Insert days/times on schedule here)

DAN 310 Jazz Dance - Intermediate/Advanced jazz dance with advanced exploration of disco jazz, classic jazz, and character jazz dance. Prerequisite DAN 210 - Repeatable course (Insert days/times on schedule here)

Essential Functions

• Deliver classroom material in a clear and effective manner

• Face-to-face teaching

• Create a unified, comprehensive syllabus for each course using the supplied College of Arts and Sciences Syllabus template.

• Create, administer, and evaluate exams, papers, and/or projects

• One office hour per week is required to help and address student questions and/or issues

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Master's degree in Dance is required

• 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.

• Must have efficient communication skills

• Must have the ability to deliver classroom material (lecture, discussion, small group study, etc in a clear and effective manner.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.