Job Title
Adjunct Instructor - Dance
Job ID
20676
Location
UW Parkside;Kenosha, WI
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular

JOB DETAILS:

 

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Dance to begin Fall 2024. The successful candidate will teach one or two dance courses per semester, part of the Theatre Arts Department Musical Theatre Concentration and Dance Minor curricula. Interested candidates will additionally be considered to serve as choreographer for theatre productions for additional compensation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required Qualifications:
-BA or BFA in Musical Theatre, Dance, or Choreography or significant professional experience as dancer and/or choreographer


Preferred Qualifications:
-MFA or terminal degree in Dance 
-Expertise teaching multiple styles
-Professional performance and/or choreography experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

-Teach introductory and intermediate dance courses in various dance techniques per the specialty areas of the instructor. Possible styles include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre Styles, Modern, and Hip-Hop. 

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits  

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/   

 

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note:  Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

 

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.  

The tri-county region that comprises the Universitys primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Applications received by 5/20/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.   

TO APPLY:

 

Click the "Apply for Job" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Register Now" link to begin the registration process.  If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password' and select "Sign In." 

Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. 

To ensure full consideration, please submit:
¿ Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position
¿ Resume or CV
¿ Contact information for three professional references 
 

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications received by 5/20/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. 

For questions, contact:

Dr. Conte-Williamson
Theatre Arts Department, Chair
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside
contewil@uwp.edu 



It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.  

If you have application questions call or email:  

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu