Adjunct Faculty - Dance Instructor

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Dance Instructor

C OLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Arts & Media

S UPERVISOR TITLE: Dean, College of Arts & Media

F LSA STATUS: Exempt

E XEMPTION: Teacher Exemption

L OCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Robert Brooks - bob.brooks@hsutx.edu or Amanda Weems -Amanda.weems@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE: We are looking for a part-time faculty member to teach three classes in dance for the Theatre Program: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach dance courses for the Theatre Program. Courses will include a focus on dance basics with an emphasis on musical theatre style. Each class meets once a week for 90 minutes, from 3:00-4:30 on Tuesday (Beginning) Wednesday (Intermediate), and Thursday (Advanced). This schedule repeats in the Spring.

Demonstrate effective teaching strategies by planning and implementing a variety of teaching methods as well as assessment.

Maintain accurate records and documents, submit timely reports, and be responsive to students.

Records/documents include but are not limited to syllabi and grades..

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

At least a Master’s degree in Dance or related area is preferred, with at least 18 graduate hours or significant, relevant professional experience required. Teaching experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The job requires active, physical movement in order to teach and model various forms of dance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a part-time/temp adjunct position (no more than 29 hours per week) that involves teaching in-person classes on campus at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

Must be a resident of the state of Texas.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.