Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer – Hip Hop
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$4,516.50 for a .5 teaching load (2 units)
Purpose:
PURPOSE:
The Department of at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic
university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure
track) positions to teach courses in Hip Hop dance. Specific
assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications
of the individual and programmatic need.
Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters
are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. The
successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any
quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and
spring quarters. All classes will be presented in- person, however,
if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate,
the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course
online.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional theatre and university level experience with
positive references. - Professional performing experience in Hip Hop required.
- Previous experience teaching at the university level
preferred. - Commitment to teaching theatre and dance within a liberal arts
context required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MFA in Dance or related field, or MA combined with commensurate
professional experience. - Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance
SCU goals of diversity and equity. - Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of
undergraduate students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING (100%)
1. Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any
quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will
include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities
associated with assigned courses, including:
a. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a
timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the
discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course
description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely
feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and
fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar
by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all
courses;
f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the
University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to
design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the
relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
2. Teach one course in Hip Hop Dance in Winter quarter from an
established syllabus.
3. Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as appropriate as
may be requested by the Chair of the Department.
SERVICE (0%):
This position does not require any service duties. You may be
invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or
activities.
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS: Please submit the following documents
by NOVEMBER 17, 2024
– Letter of interest;
– CV;
– Contact information (both email and phone numbers) for two
references where confidential letters will be solicited upon
application submission.
Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [ kihill@scu.edu ]
with any questions.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Winter Quarter is January 6 – March 14, 2025. through exam week
March 17-21, 2025. The class hour is Tuesday and Thursdays from
3:50 – 5:30 pm.
This is a 0.5 course load class.
DANC 39 – Hip Hop
Introductory course to street dance style performed to Hip Hop
music. Introduces the body to strong isolated movement,
coordination, and dance combinations that will include
floorwork.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a
collective bargaining agreement between the University and the
Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see
https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the University community is a top
priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are
safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of
serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources
if you have any questions.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the
following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona,
and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to
perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization:
SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this
position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence
of identity and legal authorization to work in the United
States.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a
diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California
State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from
members of historically underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment
practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis
of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person
opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination
investigation or complaint process internally or externally.
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at
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554-4109, oae@scu.edu . Inquiries can also be made
to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil
Rights (OCR).
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its’ commitment to employ qualified
individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply
with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an
accommodation should contact the Department
of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to
Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at
iahluwalia@scu.edu.
