Modern Dance Instructor - 60023830

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!

This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The SCGSAH Dance Department seeks a professionally trained modem dance teacher with experience teaching advanced modern/contemporary dance technique.

The department serves 10th-12th grade students who choose to pursue pre-professional training in either Classical Ballet or Modern & Contemporary Dance.

This vibrant, progressive dance program aims to be both formal and forward thinking, blending classical traditions with the moving trends of the 21st century.

The program offersstudents a systematic yet diverse curriculum that is designed to educate and prepare students for entry into the highly fluid and competitive professional dance world.

Therefore, the department seeks a dynamic instructor who will teach intermediate through advanced modern dance technique(s) and related contemporary dance practices; stage existing repertoire and choreograph new works as needed for the department's demonstrations and performances; coach and prepare students for performances, auditions, and competitions; assist with costume coordination; and advise and mentor students in informal settings and also through formal course structures such as Senior Audition Preparation and Senior Showcase.

ln their letter of interest, applicants should highlight their areas of expertise from the preferred qualifications above.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty also participate in faculty meetings, committees, and other events that promote excellence and growth in the department and school.

All faculty at SCGSAH organize departmental programming, participate in school wide events, engage with Admissions and Outreach colleagues, and have an opportunity to work in our summer programs.

They should participate in auditions and admissions review processes as requested by the Department Chair or Dean and demonstrate interest and engagement in student performances and other school-wide activities.

Other related duties may be assigned by the Department Chair or Administration.

Faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in continued artistic and academic pursuits.

They should represent SCGSAH and the department through active involvement in professional activities and organizations, and strengthen professional ties by participating, exhibiting, performing, and/or making presentations for public groups, districts and schools, parent groups, etc.

In consultation with the Department Chair and Dean, the candidate will also contribute to the ongoing design and implementation of the modern dance curriculum, aligning with state and national standards, utilizing the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and the school's curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.

Along with the state application, applicants are asked to submit:

• A detailed resume highlighting their education, relevant work experience, and professional accomplishments.
• A letter of interest outlining their commitment to the subject area, teaching philosophy, and how their qualifications align with the responsibilities of the position.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

LaTomya Doctor

Human Resource Director

South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in the appropriate arts discipline and at least 3 years teaching experience at the secondary and/or post- secondary level.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performance background with a professional modern or contemporary dance company.
• Advanced knowledge of 20th century modern dance techniques and contemporary dance practices.
• Demonstrated expertise and ability to teach one or more of the following:
  contemporary floor work, modern partnering, movement improvisation, movement composition, somatic
  practices such as Yoga or Pilates, cross training, dance history, and Aspects of Production.
• Excellent communication and writing skills. Demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with
  public school students who have exceptional artistic potential and achievement, other arts and academic
  educators, and diverse constituencies and cultures.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.

A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.

Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

A master's degree with at least 5 years teaching experience in the appropriate arts discipline at the secondary and/or post-secondary level.

Additional Information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER