Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 322) Advanced West African Dance Ensemble - Military Veterans
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Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 322) Advanced West African Dance Ensemble
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Oct 29, 2024
Deadline: Nov 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description: Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
The Dance department is seeking an instructor for DANCE 322 Advanced West African Dance Ensemble in the Spring 2025 term.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
This course will be taught in person, on campus.
Course Description: The Saint Mary's College dance program is seeking a faculty member to create and rehearse a West African dance in
person with students. The rehearsal process will include generating material in the African Diaspora, and ask students to explore and research the Black body in dance. Throughout the course, students will learn various concepts surrounding dance including music, history of dance, culture, etiquette, and application in social settings as well as stage performances.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have several years of experience teaching and choreographing West African Dance at the college level and be able to serve as the accompanist for the class as well.
Applicants must reside in California.
Salary: $2,482 - $3,436 depending on qualifications
The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here .
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150715
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