Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (THEA/PERF 3023.03 Intermediate Dance Skills & Techniques) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3353P

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 3023.03 Intermediate Dance Skills & Techniques, from September 1 to December 31, 2026 (Fall Term).

This course offers a practical exploration of advanced dance techniques, challenging students to further develop their technical proficiency while continuing to refine their use of space, rhythm, body alignment, flexibility, and strength. Emphasis is placed on the ongoing development of personal expression through the medium of dance, as well as fostering an appreciation of movement as a disciplined artistic practice. The instructor will be expected to teach students who possess a strong foundation of recent technical training (typically 6–10 years) at an elementary examination level within their discipline (ballet, jazz, or modern). The course is designed to prepare students for subsequent intermediate-level dance skills and technique courses.

The instructor will work from the pre-designed Intermediate syllabus and collaborate with dance program instructors to ensure alignment of course content across the dance program and support students who wish to pursue and complete the Certificate in Dance offered by the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, marking student assignments, developing course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. In addition to course time, the instructor is required to hold office hours for student consultations.

The instructor is expected to announce the end-of-term student ratings/evaluations of instruction. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

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 techniques such as ballet, jazz (Mattox/Simonsen/Giordano), contemporary (Graham/Limon), 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.

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

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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 here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2026

Open Date

Close Date

06/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21079