Sessional Instructors - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Position Description

Applications are invited to teach the following courses in the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 sessions for the Division of Dance, School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).

Lectures for the Fall 2023 term run from September 5 to December 6, 2023, and lectures for the Winter 2024 term run from January 8 to April 9, 2024.

Please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.

NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS ARE TENTATIVE, PENDING SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS.

NOTE:
THERE MAY BE CANDIDATES WITH THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL (TUCFA Collective Agreement

Fall 2023

DNCE 201:
Introductory Contemporary Dance I

Course dates:
September - December 6, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 to 13:50

Course description:
Introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

DNCE 207:
Elementary Contemporary Dance I

Course dates:
September - December 6, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:50

Course description:
Elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

DNCE 211:
Introductory Jazz Dance

Course dates:
September - December 6, 2023
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 to 9:50

Course description:
Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.

DNCE 231:
Introductory Dance Theory and Practice

Course dates:
September - December 6, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 14:00 to 15:50

Course description:
An introduction to the principles of dance writing in combination with movement analysis skills.

Focusses on the identification and articulation of one¿s identity as a mover in the context of current and historical movement trends.

DNCE 321/421:
Elementary Ballet I / Intermediate Ballet I

Course dates:
September - December 6, 2023
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 to 11:50

Course description:
Elementary study of the techniques of ballet / Intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.

Winter 2024

DNCE 201/205:
Introductory Contemporary Dance I & II

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Mondays and Wednesdays, 14:00 to 15:50

Course description:
Introductory/Further introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

DNCE 215:
Hip Hop I

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 to 9:50

Course description:
Introductory study of the techniques of hip hop.

DNCE 323/423:
Elementary Ballet II / Intermediate Ballet II

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 to 11:50

Course description:
Further elementary study of the techniques of ballet / Further intermediate study of the techniques of ballet.

DNCE 347:
Modern and Contemporary Dance History

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Mondays and Wednesdays, 16:00 to 17:15

Course description:

In depth study of western modern and contemporary dance theatre practices with particular focus on twentieth century to present.

DNCE 407/507:
Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Dance

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 to 13:50

Course description:
This completes the sequence of intermediate study of the techniques of contemporary dance. / Further advanced study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

DNCE 447:

Dance Pedagogy:
Community Populations

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 to 9:50

Course description:

An overview of the approaches to dance pedagogy for teaching varied community populations, including adults, seniors, mixed ability and pre-school children etc.

DNCE 493:
Dance Teaching Practicum

Course dates:
January - April 9, 2024

Days and times:

TBA

Course description:
Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.
Hiring for 0.5 HCE

Qualifications/Requirements:

Preferred qualification: possession of MFA or PhD in Dance or Interdisciplinary MFA or PhD with a dance focus

Minimum qualification:
MA, BA or BFA degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis.

Professional experience recognized by peers in the field
Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field specified in the job announcement.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.

Desirable Skills and Abilities:

Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching.
The willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
The ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
The ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
Demonstrable knowledge of current literature on dance.

Application Process: