Adjunct Instructor - Ballroom Dance

Position Announcement

This adjunct role offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire students within Utah Valley University’s nationally recognized ballroom dance program. As an Adjunct Ballroom Dance Instructor, you will share your expertise in Latin, American Social, and/or International Ballroom styles while delivering engaging, student-centered instruction aligned with clear learning objectives. The position allows you to focus on both technical excellence and artistic expression, contributing directly to students’ growth in skill, confidence, and discipline.

Applicants who enjoy collaboration and creative engagement will find this role especially rewarding. In addition to classroom instruction, you may contribute to pedagogy, choreography, team direction, and concert production, working closely with faculty and program leadership in a supportive academic environment. This position offers meaningful teaching experience, flexibility, and the chance to be part of a respected program that values performance, education, and community.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Department Chair and the Ballroom Dance Program Coordinator, the Adjunct Ballroom Dance Instructor provides high-quality instruction in one or more areas of ballroom dance, including Latin, American Social, and/or International Ballroom styles at the Bronze, Silver, and/or Gold levels.
• The instructor is responsible for delivering engaging, student-centered instruction that aligns with approved curricula and measurable learning objectives.
• In addition to technique and performance instruction, this role may include teaching dance pedagogy and instructional methods, as well as supporting Back-Up Team direction, choreography development, and concert production as assigned.
• The instructor evaluates student learning and instructional effectiveness using current standards and best practices in the discipline.
• Participation in required department and program meetings is expected.
• This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a respected ballroom dance program while supporting student growth, artistry, and discipline within a collaborative academic environment.
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

A high school diploma with teaching and/or professional experience in ballroom dance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content of courses taught.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to motivate and evaluate students as well as interact effectively with other dance faculty.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union’s (UCCU) branch on UVU’s campus when becoming a member

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• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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