Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (THEA 2822.03 Dance & Movement 2b) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3354P

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 THEA 2822.03: Dance and Movement 2b, from January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter Term). This course is a requirement for students enrolled in the Honours BA in Theatre (Acting Program) and is a practical, physical, studio exploration into movement and dance techniques. Emphasis is on time, space, energy, correct body alignment, and safe practices, with attention to developing personal expression through the mediums of movement and dance, as well as practical skills in preparation for a career in professional theatre.

The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment in consultation with full-time Acting Program faculty. Additionally, the instructor is required to prepare and grade all assignments and calculate final marks in time for student interviews at the end of each term. Final marks must then be submitted online.

This instructor works in collaboration with full-time Acting Program faculty and reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree is preferred, but a candidate with considerable experience, skills, and knowledge will be considered. In addition, the following qualifications are required for this position:

1. substantial experience and specialization in a form of movement considered valuable for actors (especially movement for the stage)
2. ability to instruct students with diverse dance-training backgrounds, new movers, and broad levels of musicality, dexterity, and coordination;
3. teaching experience at the post-secondary level
4. evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.

Ability to deliver a variety of dance and movement disciplines (creative movement/ballet/jazz/historical dance/gesture work/text & movement, etc.) will be considered an asset.
Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

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 review our Employment Equity information.

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

January-April 2027

Open Date

Close Date

06/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21096