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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Instructor in Dance Part Time (Initial focus: Anatomy for Dancers and Improvisation)

Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ventura County Community College District is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. They are seeking part-time instructors for the Spring 2026 semester at Ventura College to provide comprehensive classroom instruction and facilitate student learning in dance-related disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record

Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery

Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization

Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course

May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes

May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings

May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities

May provide work direction to others

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

In DancePhysical EducationTheater with Dance EmphasisKinesiologyCognitive AbilitiesStudent AdvisingCurriculum DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Required

Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR the equivalent; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university