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Sessional Instructors - Spring and Summer 2024 - Division of Dance, SCPA

Job ID: 30896
Location: Main Campus
Updated September 17, 2024

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

The School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), Division of Dance invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in the Spring and Summer 2024.

Lectures for the spring 2024 term run from May 6 to June 17, and lectures for the summer 2024 term run from June 24 to August 6; however, some course offerings may run for three weeks rather than six weeks. Individual course dates are noted below; please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS ARE TENTATIVE, PENDING SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS. 

Spring 2024

DNCE 206.03: Topics in Dance Forms (Tap Dance)

Course dates: May 28 – June 17, 2024
Monday through Thursdays 12:00 – 15:45
Course description: An introduction to Tap dance. Designed for non-Dance majors.

DNCE 206.06: Topics in Dance Forms (South Asian Dance)

Course dates: May 6 – June 17, 2024
Monday through Thursdays 10:00 – 11:45
Course description: An introduction to South Asian Dance. Designed for non-Dance majors.

DNCE 215: Hip Hop I

Course dates: May 6 – May 27, 2024
Monday through Thursdays 08:00 – 11:45
Course description: Introductory study of the techniques of hip hop.

DNCE 345: 20th Century Dance History

Course dates: May 6 – May 27, 2024
Online, web-based
Course description: Historical survey of western theatre dance.

Summer 2024

DNCE 206.01: Topics in Dance Forms (Ballroom Dance)

Course dates: June 24 – August 6, 2024
Monday through Thursdays 10:00 – 11:45
Course description: An introduction to Ballroom Dance. Designed for non-Dance majors.

DNCE 206.07: Topics in Dance Forms (Dance for Musical Theatre)

Course dates: June 24 – August 6, 2024
Monday through Thursdays 14:00 – 15:45
Course description: An introduction to Dance for Musical theatre. Designed for non-Dance majors.

DNCE 341: Early Dance History

Course dates: June 24 – July 16, 2024
Monday through Friday 12:00 – 14:15
Course description: Historical survey of dance: origins through the nineteenth century.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, theater with dance emphasis, or related field connected to the individual course posting. 
  • Minimum three years of professional experience recognized by peers in the field 
  • Recognized professional achievement or substantial training in the field specified in the job announcement. 
  • Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching. 
  • Willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or vocational goals. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities. 
  • Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level. 

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Possession of a Master’s or PhD in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, theater with dance emphasis, or related field connected to the individual course posting. 
  • Minimum seven years of professional experience recognized by peers in the field 
  • Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field specified in the job announcement. 
  • At least three years of successful teaching experience at the university level. 
  • The ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals. 
  • Demonstrable knowledge of current literature on dance.  

Application Process:

To apply to the above teaching opportunities, please submit your application documents (in pdf form) to the UofC Careers site, using the “Apply Now” link.

In support of your application, please provide the following:

  1. A letter detailing your qualifications in relation to the job posting.
  2. Current CV (if the SCPA does not already have one on file)
  3. Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
  4. Teaching evaluations (if available)

Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Kloetzel, Division Lead, Dance, by email at [email protected] 

Application deadline: February 16, 2024

For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts.

About the University of Calgary
 
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