Dance/PE Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Position Title: DancePE Instructor
• Type: Temporary Part-Time Pool
• Posting Type: Wide Distribution
• Department: Kinesiology Athletics & Dance
• Campus: Ocean Campus
• Location: Wellness Center
• Job Category: Faculty Credit Program
• Salary: Applicant View Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from 90.90 to 160.48 per hour depending upon placement.

Appointment Type

• Faculty - Part-Time Pool
• Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

Start Date: [Not Specified] End Date: [Not Specified]

Position Description City College of San Francisco is one of the regions premier public two-year community colleges dedicated to serving minority and undocumented students and those new to this country. It resides on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest single-college districts in the country. Enrolling over 40,000 students, it offers credit and non-credit instruction and more than 300 degrees and certificates.

City College is one of the first in the nation to offer free tuition, providing San Franciscans with the opportunity to access quality college education and workforce training leading to university transfer and good jobs. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support the vibrancy of San Francisco, the City by the Bay, and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. Please visit our webpage at ccsf.edu for more information regarding our community college district.

The Department of Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance will be looking to fill a Part-Time Dance Faculty position. We are looking for a dance instructor that is specifically well-versed in all levels of ballet technique. Experience in teaching other types of dance is welcome but will not be weighed as the main focus for consideration.

Job Duties

1. Teach in-person one or more in anticipated areas needed: Primarily Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Ballet Technique with the option for Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap Dance, and Yoga.
2. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes at one or more sites as required.
3. Evaluate student performance and progress through in-class observation, practical skills, technique test, and written assignments.
4. Create lesson plans that reflect approved department course outlines.
5. Participate in instructional-related and departmental activities including but not limited to:
   • Curriculum development
   • Selection of appropriate instructional materials
   • Revision of instructional and testing materials as required
   • Development and assessment of student learning outcomes
   • Keeping required attendance records
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   • Participate in department and dance program events that include productions, choreographing for student performances, and supervising dance activities that follow departmental guidelines.
   • Participate in department and college functions such as staff meetings, committee work, and technical trainings.
   • Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
   • Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
   • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

   • Minimum Qualifications

     1. Required: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
     2. Education Requirements:
        • Earned Masters Degree in Dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with a dance emphasis from an accredited institution; OR
        • Earned Bachelors degree in any of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Masters Degree in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music from an accredited institution; OR
        • Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Physical Education (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
        • Note: The degree majors posted on an applicants transcripts must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise, the applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a masters degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.
        • If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco, OR you have obtained the clarification of your major from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.
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        • Candidate must possess a valid drivers license at the time of appointment.

        • Desirable Qualifications

          1. Experience teaching one or more of the following in post-secondary education: Ballet Technique, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap Dance, and Yoga.
          2. Ability to teach beginning through advanced levels of Ballet Technique.
          3. Practical demonstrative abilities and active participation (i.e., showing students physical dance technique).
          4. A strong pedagogical and technical approach to dance course areas.
          5. Ability to motivate and teach in ways appropriate to diverse backgrounds and learning styles of community college students.
          6. Certification in Yoga (RYT Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour Certification through a Program recognized by the Yoga Alliance) and/or other certifications in Dance (Graham Certified, Cunningham Certified, etc.).
          7. Demonstrated ability to develop and revise curriculum that reflect current trends in above dance courses.
          8. Ability and/or experience in grant writing.
          9. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
          10. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

          Benefits [Not Specified]

          Application Procedure To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required documents is not permitted.

          Applicant Instructions:

          • Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

          Required Application Materials:

          1. Letter of Interest: A detailed letter expressing interest in the position indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicants background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.
          2. Resume: A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
          3. Application Form: A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.
          4. References: Three (3) current references - Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors, employers, or other professionals who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
          5. Transcripts: Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicants CCSF Application Form (official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date).
             • Note: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degrees must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.
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             • Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations.
               • Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.
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                 Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

                 For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at 415-452-7660.

                 ADA Statement Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

                 Selection Procedure Conditions of Employment:

                 • Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee.
                 • A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.
                 • An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).
                 • Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment, which include but are not limited to tuberculosis clearance, EC 87408.6 fingerprinting, processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
                 • City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

                 EEO Statement It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability, or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu.

                 Posting Detail Information

                 • Posting Number: AC00207P
                 • Job Open Date: 10/06/2025
                 • Application Review Date: [Not Specified]
                 • Job Close Date: 10/06/2026
                 • Open Until Filled: No
                 • Contact: Linda Nguyen
                 • Human Resources Contact Phone/Extension: [Not Specified]
                 • Contact Email: hnnguyen@ccsf.edu

                 Special Instructions to Applicant City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

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                 • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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                 Applicant Documents

                 • Required Documents:
                 • Letter of Interest
                 • Resume
                 • List of References
                 • Transcripts
                 • Diversity Statement
                 • Optional Documents:
                 • Transcripts - additional
                 • California Community College Credentials
                 • Equivalency Application Form
                 • Foreign Degree Evaluation
                 • Criminal History Form
                 • Other Document 1