Visiting Faculty: Dance

Title: Visiting Faculty

Department/Location: Dance Department

Position Type: Part-Time

Summary

Teaches up to 2 semester hours per academic year in Dance. Additional duties may include contributing to the campus in scholarly ways, possible assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.

“Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.”

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaches up to 2 semester hours in Dance: Ballet 3.
• Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
• Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
• Maintains office hours
• Meets with students for academic support
• Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
• Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Inclusive: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences while providing a safe learning environment
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly; listens effectively; responds well to questions; tailors communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
• Strategic thinker: Ability to consider complex topics from multiple perspectives and offer innovative solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; ability to work effectively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff at all levels and build strong relationships
• Team player: Ability to collaborate and partner with peers and senior leaders is critical, with an ability to listen, give and receive feedback, and be comfortable exchanging ideas and speaking candidly in a professional and collegial manner
• Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; manages multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Minimum Qualifications:

• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements ;
• Master’s Degree in Dance
• Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline
• Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred
• Experience with history teaching and research methods
• Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline
• Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels
• Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred
• Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.