Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Dance (DANCE 591/593) Choreography IV/V
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Sep 08, 2025
Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for an adjunct position for the MFA in Dance: Creative Practice. We seek candidates with expertise in dance and creative practice.
The MFA in Dance Program is looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach
DANCE-591/593 Choreography IV/V in January 2026.
Adjunct Professor in MFA in Dance: Creative Practice
Position Description:
The MFA in Dance is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach the combined Choreography IV/V course during the 2026 January term. The instructor must be available to teach from January 5 - January 16, with in person modality on campus in Moraga. The course will be taught from 1:00 to 4:00pm from January 5 to January 16 (including Saturday and Sunday) in person and asynchronously from January 20 to January 30. This course is a combination of movement, performance lecture and faculty and student driven feedback.
DANCE-591/593 Choreography IV/V
January Term, 2026, January 5-16, 2025.
In-Person SMC Campus Course Times: 1:00-4:00pm from January 5 to January 16. Asynchronous (non-assigned) hours January 20th to January 30th.
Course Description:
The course instructs a student on the study of making dances focusing on individuality, finding their voice, working with other students in the course, developing choreographic strategies and experimenting with new ways of movement. Improvisation, collaboration, and choreographic theory will be discussed to assist in the choreographic process.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate in both the live/embodied as well as the written
presentations of the work, clear aesthetic vision, conceptual basis,
intention and identity;

identify specific models for creating movement and use these to
develop methodology for teaching choreography;

develop research methods and show the ability to engage in critical
reflection and conceptual thinking about one's own work and the work
of peers;

develop choreographic skills and a personal style that demonstrates
original works, knowledge of compositional techniques,
choreographic range and effective conceptualization and conveyance
Qualifications:
Applicants must have an MA, MFA or other terminal degree in the appropriate field or equivalent knowledge and experience in the field of dance or creative practice. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and show evidence of teaching effectiveness among graduate students. Prior teaching experience and/or professional experience is preferred.
Instructors must have the ability to have two different cohorts with different levels of choreography course instruction, and manage them appropriately within one course. One is the first year cohort that has taken one choreography course in the program. The instructor will need to be able to work with these two different level groups in one course, and put emphasis on guiding the thesis students based on the phase of development that they are at with their thesis choreography.
Salary: $7,447-$10,308 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
Candidates must reside in California.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173314

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