Instructor (Pac) Pool - 2023/2024: Social & Partnered Dance

Department

Physical ActivityCourses (HHS)

Position Title

Instructor (PAC)

Job Title

Instructor (PAC) Pool - 2023/2024: Social & Partnered Dance

Appointment Type

Academic Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Job Summary

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine county. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

96% Teaching: Teach courses in Social & Partnered Dance.

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs. Develop learning assessments that clearly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes. Maintain accurate records of student progress. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives. Develop, update, and post course syllabi and grades in a timely manner. Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

2% Personal & Professional Growth

• Maintain familiarity with college and program goals, mission, and long-range plans. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline. Connect their subject matter with related fields. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, certifications, or workshops. Learn and use appropriate technologies to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

2% Support

• Participate in meetings and events required by the program administrators. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators
• Be accessible to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.

What You Will Need

All candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Evident commitment to educational equity.
• Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of classes.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Concussion training by the start of classes
• Current, valid Adult CPR and AED Essentials by the start of classes.

Additional qualifications for the specific disciplines are as follows:

• 1 year of dance instruction/teaching experience in social or partnered dance style(s) such as Ballroom, Bachata, Cha Cha, Country Western Dance, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Swing, Tango, Waltz, or West Coast Swing.
• Extensive participation or involvement in Social & Partnered Dance and/or professional certification when applicable
• Ability to physically perform and demonstrate lead and follow roles

Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.

What We Would Like You to Have

Preferred qualifications for all candidates:

• Dance teacher training and/or certificate
• 3 years of dance instruction/teaching experience
• Previous successful teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Previous experience assessing student learning outcomes and curriculum development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dance or closely related discipline OR Master’s degree in any field.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

In the performance of the duties of the position, incumbents will be required to lead physical activity courses and demonstrate activity-specific movements for a minimum duration of 50-110 minutes per scheduled class. Classes meet 1-3 times per week.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Link to Position Description

Posting Number

P06900UF

Number of Vacancies

Varies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09/16/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

05/23/2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

06/15/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Starting salary range for the position of Instructor (PAC) is $30,000-$36,667.
• Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with education, experience, and training/certification.