Adjunct Instructor (Dance)

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Department

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The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

The Department of Performing Arts at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in Dance. We seek a skilled and experienced dance educator and artist who is collaborative team-oriented and committed to excellence in undergraduate education artistic development and ensemble performance.

Responsibilities:

• Teach each undergraduate Dance courses which may include Folk and Ballroom Dance Tap Dance Body Mechanics and Rhythmic Activities and other courses according to departmental needs and the candidates qualifications.
• Support rehearsals performances and activities of the Classic Dance Ensemble and other departmental dance productions.
• Collaborate with Dance and Performing Arts faculty in support of performances curricular initiatives and student success.
• Keep records post grades (mid-term & final) submit attendance.
• Mentor and support students in developing their technical artistic performance and professional skills.
• Post and maintain regular office hours.
• Performs other duties assigned by department head.

Required Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in Dance Education Fine Arts or a closely related field; or an appropriate combination of professional experience and credentials in the discipline.
• One to two years experience in applicable field.
• Demonstrated experience in dance performance choreography and/or instruction.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and students.
• Ability to work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate or advanced pre-professional level.
• Professional performance choreography or dance education experience.
• Experience working with dance ensembles and productions.
• Ability to teach multiple dance forms and movement-based courses.
• Experience mentoring and developing undergraduate dancers.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/28/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

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