Dance Instructor

Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Dance Team Instructor (10 hours per week, 9 months) The Boston College Bands Program seeks a part-time Dance Team Instructor to provide instruction and support for the “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band Dance Team. Applicants should have extensive experience choreographing and instructing students in various dance forms including pom, kickline, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop styles. Applicants must be available for our preseason Camp during the last two weeks of August from 9 AM to 10 PM in addition to weekly rehearsals during the fall and spring seasons on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 PM to 10 PM. In addition to seven home football games, applicants must be available for occasional special events and travel performances including potential bowl games. Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed. Salary: $7,918 Requirements A master’s degree in dance or dance education is preferred. Demonstrated success choreographing and teaching various dance styles Demonstrated success in managing a dance ensemble Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills Must be able to relate to, teach, and motivate college students Must attend Band Camp, all rehearsals, and all performances Must manage team uniforms, costumes, props, and equipment Must be available to consult regarding programming during the off-season Must work with student leader to ensure recruiting needs are met Must meet with candidates and review auditions to select new dancers Must be available for post-season bowl travel in event of post-season football games Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sickand Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston College