Position Announcement   

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Instructor of Theatre/Dance
 
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Communication, Media & Performing Arts/Division of Arts and Humanities
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Theatre discipline of the Performing Arts Program seeks a highly motivated candidate to assist with the development of new Dance curricula within Theatre Arts.  The successful candidate will have a teaching load of 15 contact hours per semester, serve as advisor to the SGA Dance Club, and participate in departmental and college activities.  S/he may also have opportunities to choreograph for the Drama and Dance clubs.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Dance or a related field and the equivalent of one year of full-time college-level teaching experience are required.  An MFA and three years of college teaching experience are highly preferred.  S/he must also possess significant professional and/or academic experience with theatre based (character driven) choreography and experience with curricula development and administration.  Experience with contemporary and/or social dance forms are a plus.  Sensitivity to the needs of community college students, including issues of diversity is required.  S/he must also be committed to supporting the mission of the college.
 
POSITION EFFECTIVE:  Fall 2013
 
SALARY & BENEFITS: Starting salary $57,415 plus excellent benefits. (Hiring is subject to the availability of funds)   
 
TO APPLY:   Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  Please indicate “Instructor of Theatre/Dance” in the subject line of the email or mail to:
                       
Director, Human Resources             
Westchester Community College
Administration Building – Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY  10595
Fax: (914) 606-7838  
 
 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Priority will be given to applications received by January 18, 2013.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
 
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