Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic: THEA/PERF 2024.03 Elementary Dance Skills & Techniques - Summer 2025

Posting Number

PTAP2785P

Department/Unit

Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of one section of THEA/PERF 2024.03 Elementary Dance Skills & Techniques. This class is taught in person, every morning Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu from 8:35 -11:25 AM (Studley Campus - Dal Arts Centre RM#327), from June 2 - 23, 2025.



This course is a practical exploration into the dance techniques, incorporating the use of space, rhythm, and correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and strength. Emphasis is on the development of personal expression through the medium of dance. Students are expected to develop an awareness of dance terminology and an appreciation of movement as a practice.



The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, including the following qualifications, are required for this position:specialization in jazz and contemporary dance techniques and stage dance movement, covering technical basics from such techniques such as Mattox/Simonsen (jazz), Graham/Limon (contemporary) and musical theatre styles. ability to instruct students with diverse dance-training backgrounds, and broad levels of musicality, dexterity, and coordination. teaching experience at the post-secondary level; evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.




All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

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If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

June 2 - 23, 2025

Open Date

Close Date

03/03/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18249