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Quarterly Lecturer - Mexican Folklrico Dance

Position Number: 6871554
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Quarterly Lecturer - Mexican Folklrico Dance

Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer - Mexican Folklorico Dance

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

$4,776 for 2-unit courses

Purpose:

The Department of at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for Quarterly Lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in Mexican Folklorico Dance. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.

Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

MFA in Dance or related field, or MA combined with commensurate professional experience.
Professional theatre and university level experience with positive references.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching Mexican Folklorico dance at the college level.
Professional performing experience in Mexican Folklorico dance required.
Collaborative work style.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Commitment to teaching theatre and dance within a liberal arts context.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
- Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING (100%)
Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:
a. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback
to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

SERVICE (0%):
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

DANC 54 Mexican Folklorico Dance
Introductory course in Mexican folklorico dance with no previous training required. Course introduces steps and moves from various regional forms of dance from Mexico including Azteca, Quebradita, Danzon, and Salsa Mexican style; plus a very structured form of exercise for footwork called "tecnica" drills to enable the dancer to pick up more intricate and challenging material. Offered in alternate years. (2 units)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Spring Quarter is March 30 through exam week June 8-12, 2026. The class hour is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 - 4:35 p.m. This is a 0.5 course load class.

APPLICANT DOCUMENTS: PLEASE SUBMIT MATERIALS BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- Contact information (both email and phone numbers) for two references.

Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [kihill@scu.edu] with any questions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

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