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Part-time Instructional

Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Theatre Arts

Part-time Instructional

  • 498348
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Faculty
  • Closing on: Jul 29 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $1,084.44 monthly
  • 8.01 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The Department of Theatre Arts invites applicants for a part-time instructor to teach Tap during the Spring 2027 semester.  This position is contingent upon enrollment and availability of funding.   

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota is committed to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration through the transformative power of the performing arts. Our mission is student centered, teaching academic excellence, innovative techniques, and creative expression. We foster a professional environment that serves our university and community by providing production experience that is diverse, inclusive, and grounded in collaboration. 

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.  

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers a stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.  

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will receive a contract for one course. The successful candidate will:  

  • Teach one section of THEA 242: Tap  

  • Support student growth in the course 

Required Competencies

  • Demonstrated ability to teach tap at the university level
  • Demonstrated ability to teach learning competencies from basics to time steps, wings, etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Theatre Arts
  • Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1year of experience teaching tap to advanced dancers
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience teaching dance and tap to advanced and adult learners
  • Demonstrated understanding of musical theatre styles

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:55 p.m. of closing date and include the following materials:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three current references
  • Images and/or videos of dance work

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Emily Cherry Oliver at emily.oliver@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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