The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Dance is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the credit dance program.  That includes, but is not limited to: teaching in the studio and in the classroom, maintaining the Dance A.A. transfer program, choreographing for students, advising and mentoring students, coordinating with visiting guest artists/choreographers, producing dance concerts, and collaborating with other performing arts departments which may include choreographing for musical theater and for opera, working with the Office of Strategic Communication, as well as with other campus-wide departments.  Additionally, the successful candidate will evaluate adjunct faculty, support the assistant dean in managing the schedule of dance classes, assist with dance scholarship selection, order textbooks for classes, recruit dancers, and promote the dance program within the county.  The successful applicant will be responsible for directing the AACC Dance Company, conducting auditions, scheduling rehearsals, producing two major performances/academic year, which includes hiring technicians, photographers, lighting designers, stage and house managers.

The successful candidate must be able to teach and assess student learning, develop new courses and programs to enhance the dance curriculum, and uphold AACC’s values and community partnerships.  The successful candidate will be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The position includes a minimum of six office hours weekly.  Professional development is expected on the regional and national level.  Release time from teaching will be provided each fall and spring for the successful candidate to serve as the coordinator of the program and dance company.