Temporary Pole Dancing Instructor Jobs in Campus, IL

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Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg's Division of Theatre & Dance seeks applicants for temporary Dance faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise.
The mission of the Division of Theatre and Dance is to provide a strong undergraduate education in the theory and practice of theatre and dance, to support the University's general education curriculum, and to enhance the cultural life of the campus community. The division's goal is to develop students' working knowledge and application of historical and contemporary theories and practices in performance, design and technology, and dramatic and critical literature. We strive to develop artists who are imaginative critical thinkers and effective communicators producing art that celebrates humanity and challenges complacency.
Learn more about the division by visiting https://www.bloomu.edu/theatre-dance.
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg has been an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) since 2008.

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in dance. Possible assignments include, but are not limited to, Beginning Jazz/Ballet, Beginning/Intermediate Modern, Intermediate Ballet or Jazz, Advanced Ballet, Jazz, or Modern, or other specialty courses in the area. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of teaching select classes online and/or in a hybrid manner.

The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. At the present time, the Dance program is based solely at the CU-Bloomsburg Campus

Minimum Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A complete application includes a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copy of most recent graduate transcript (BA transcript if no graduate coursework), and contact information for three professional references. Demonstration of all minimum requirements must be clearly evident in the application materials. Additional portfolio materials may be requested as part of the interview process when relevant to the position being searched. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until 3 years from date of posting, as staffing needs arise. .Applications must be submitted online by hard deadline 5 years from date of posting. Questions may be directed to Questions may be directed to Director of Dance Minor, Prof. Julie Petry, jpetry@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.
Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

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as needs arise between now and spring 2028

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