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Sessional Instructors, Fall 2026 and Winter – Division of Dance, School of Creative and Pe Jobs in Calgary, Canada at University of Calgary
Position: Sessional Instructors, Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 – Division of Dance, School of Creative and Pe[…]
School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), Division of Dance invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027. Lectures for the Fall 2026 term run from September 1 to December 4, 2026, and lectures for the Winter 2027 term run from January 11 to April 13, 2027. Course dates are provided below.
Fall
2026
- DNCE 211:
Introductory Jazz Dance
Course dates:
September 1 – December 4, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-9:50Description:
Introductory study of the techniques of jazz dance.
- DNCE 311/313/411/413:
Elementary Jazz Dance / Intermediate Jazz Dance
Course dates:
September 1 – December 4, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:50Description:
Elementary and intermediate study of jazz dance techniques.
- DNCE 375:
Complimentary Dance Training Practices
Course dates:
August 24-28, 2026 (Block week)
Monday – Friday 8:30-12:30/13:00-17:00Description:
Study of complementary training practices for improving dance performance.
Winter 2027
- DNCE 206.2/343.11:
Latin Dance
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-11:50Description:
An introduction to Latin dance.
- DNCE 215:
Hip Hop I
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Mon & Wed 8:00-9:50Description:
Introductory study of the techniques of hip hop.
- DNCE 233:
Creative Process I:
Improv & Composition
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Mon & Wed 8:00-9:50Description:
Practical study of movement improvisation as a critical component of creative process.
- DNCE 321/323/421/423:
Elementary Ballet / Intermediate Ballet
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-11:50Description:
Elementary and intermediate study of ballet techniques.
- DNCE 347:
Dance Histories
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Mon & Wed 16:00-17:15Description:
In depth study of dance theatre practices focusing on twentieth century to present.
- DNCE 491:
Digital Creation and Production
Course dates:
January 11 – April 13, 2027
Mon & Wed 14:00-15:15Description:
Intermediate study of dance creation, production and performance using digital technologies.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Preferred qualification: possession of MFA or PhD in Dance or Interdisciplinary MFA or PhD with a dance focus.
Minimum qualification:
MA, BA or BFA degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis.
- Professional experience recognized by peers in the field.
- Outstanding professional achievement or substantial training in the field specified in the job announcement.
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
- Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
- Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in teaching.
- The willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
- The ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
- The ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
- Demonstrable knowledge of current literature on dance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
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Title: Sessional Instructors, Fall 2026 and Winter – Division of Dance, School of Creative and Pe
Company: University of Calgary
Location: Calgary, Canada
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