Part Time Instructor - Dance (Various)

s. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.

• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.

• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.

• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.

• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.

• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.

• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.

• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.

• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.

• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• An M.F.A. in Dance

OR

• a MA in Dance and a minimum of 5 years of experience

OR

a BFA or BA in Dance (or related field) and a minimum of 5 years of experience. This must be conferred before beginning instruction, from an accredited institution.

Preferences:

• An M.F.A. in Dance from an accredited institution

• Experience teaching full-term courses in Dance

• Experience teaching Hip Hop and Modern Dance at the college level; Flamenco, a plus but not required

• Experience as a director of live dance and/or theatrical productions.

• Experience with first- and second-year college students

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Posting Close Date: 4/17/2026

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.