Adjunct Faculty – Dance/Choreography

Tarleton State University Fort Worth

. Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeStephenville • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Dance and Choreography education, with a strong focus on curriculum development, student engagement, and assessment strategies. Proficient in fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students while adhering to academic integrity and accreditation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters Degree In DanceTeaching Experience In Dance/ChoreographyCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Course Syllabus DevelopmentAssessment DesignStudent Performance EvaluationInnovative Teaching MethodsActive Learning Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMentoringCollaborationProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Academic Integrity StandardsAccreditation RequirementsCampus Security AuthorityGraduate-Level InstructionUndergraduate-Level Instruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students
Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, and papers
Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes
Engage students in active learning and foster critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning
Provide academic support and guidance through office hours, assignment feedback, and mentoring
Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements
Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches
Teach up to six semester credit hours in Dance/Choreography
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned masters degree in Dance, Choreography, or a closely related field from an accredited university
Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities
Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification
Must be able to teach in person, through approved instructional modalities, or as necessitated by student demand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary appointment assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis
Opportunity to contribute to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth
Academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service