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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Dance - up to 2 positions to be filled
Requisition 202300065F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept. of Dance Open Date 04/28/2023 Quicklink https: // shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34807
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Jennifer PontiusTitle
Chair Sam Houston State University Department of Dance Box 2269 Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-1300 Contact Email [email protected]
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Lecturer-Pool faculty are non-tenure track faculty hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online courses, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based on student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis. The ability to teach multiple levels of ballet to BFA students and experience teaching Pilates will be the primary consideration for this position. Additional assignments could include dance history, world dance, pedagogy, or other areas of expertise that support the BFA and/or MFA curricula. There may be opportunities to choreograph and have work presented in department concerts each semester.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA in Dance or related discipline is required.
Experience Required for the Position
Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary
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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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