Faculty, Dance (Ballet) - NWSA

Job Details

Job FamilyFAC - FacultyGradeN/ASalary$53,274 - $65,370 (Based on Education and Experience)DepartmentNew World School of Arts (NWSA)Reports ToDean of DanceClosing DateOpen Until FilledFLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateJuly 22, 2026

Position Overview

This faculty teaches dance courses in a professionally‐focused curriculum for NWSA high school and BFA college degree programs. This is a full-time Faculty (FAC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

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Unofficial transcript(s) reflecting conferred degree(s) must be uploaded at the time of application submission. International transcript(s) must also include a foreign transcript evaluation at the time of application submission. MDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations only from NACES or AICE agencies.

What you will be doing

• Teaches dance courses for both NWSA high school and college programs to include all levels of modern and other related areas such as composition, history and repertory
• Choreographs and/or stages and serves as rehearsal director for dance works for the department
• Evaluates and advises students
• Participates in departmental, campus and college affairs
• Participates in curriculum development and revision
• Participates in student recruitment
• Participates in a variety of departmental, campus and college‐wide programs, activities and committees
• Participates in all auditions, juries, conferences and other related activities
• Attends performances
• Attends state and other national conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• Masters degree in Dance from a regionally accredited institution or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and 18 graduate credit hours in Dance
• Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work a flexible schedule to accommodate juries, advisement, recruitment, performances and others departmental and school activities
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
• Doctoral stipend is awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable
• Start date for this Faculty position is anticipated to begin start of Fall Semester 2026

Preferences

• Six (6) years of professional performing experience with a prominent dance company/companies
• Four (4) years of teaching experience at high school, college or professional levels of dance
• Preference will be given to applicants with College level teaching experience
• Demonstrated effective use of active learning techniques

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.