Dance Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College

State Center Community College District • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Fresno City College Dance Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)

Requirements

• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
• Master’s in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis; or Bachelor’s in any of the above and master’s in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
• Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Experience in choreographic and performance work, including dance concert direction
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support student choreographers
• Experience in curriculum development
• Experience with fundraising or resource development to support program growth and student scholarships
• Knowledge of and proficiency in multiple dance techniques, including modern, ballet, and jazz
• Ability to lead and support program recruitment efforts
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary dance styles and works
• Understanding of the K-12 Dance credentialing program
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time