Dance Associate (P/T) Instructor Pool - Ballroom - Fall 2026

Dance Associate (P/T) Instructor Pool - Ballroom - Fall 2026

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title

Job Title Dance Associate (P/T) Instructor Pool - Ballroom - Fall 2026

Type of Assignment

Type of Assignment Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Temporary Assignment

MiraCosta College is accepting applications for an instructor to teach the following class:

Ballroom Dance

Fall Semester 2026

Oceanside Campus

Applications are valid through June 30, 2026, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2026, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

The mix-leveled Ballroom courses introduce principles and techniques of American ballroom dances, which may include the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot, swing, and quickstep. Students learn and perform ballroom dances while improving alignment, timing, coordination, and partnering techniques.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case‑by‑case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location City Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad

Location State California

MiraCosta College serves a diverse student population. The credit student population in Fall 2023 is as follows: by ethnicity 42% Latinx, 8% Asian, 3% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Pacific Islander, 0% American Indian/Alaska Native, 35% White, 8% two or more races, and 2% unknown; by gender 56% female, 41% male, 1% nonbinary, and 2% unknown; and by age category (average age 25.7), 64% ages under 17-24, 25% ages 25-39, and 10% age 40 and over. Diversity is also evidenced by student‑veterans, re‑entry students, students with disabilities, international students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The noncredit student population in Fall 2023 is as follows: by ethnicity 53% Latinx, 11% Asian, 2% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% American Indian/Alaska Native, 26% White, 1% two or more races, and 6% unknown; by gender 67% female, 27% male, 0% nonbinary, and 6% unknown; and by age category (average age 45.7), 19% ages under 17-24, 28% ages 25-39, and 53% age 40 and over. Diversity is also evidenced by student‑veterans, re‑entry students, students with disabilities, international students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment that affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. The college’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility is expressed in the policy found at . MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses. MiraCosta will continue to serve all constituents with values rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and community. MiraCosta College’s Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Institutional Values & Goals can be viewed at . The college was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2013. This designation reflects the great responsibility that MiraCosta has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We are a veteran and military supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College. New associate faculty will join a campus that exhibits its dedication to all students and faculty through offering robust, culturally‑responsive events, including speaker series dedicated to heritage month events through the Social Justice and Equity Center.

About the Department

Dance

The mission of the MiraCosta Dance department is to create artistic and academic excellence by engaging our students in a diversity of dance techniques, choreography, performance and scholarly practices. We foster student engagement through creative and critical thinking and value artistic exploration enriching the individual, classroom and community. Students may take courses to prepare for a dance major to transfer to a four‑year institution, to earn an A.A. degree in dance, or to meet general education requirements. Performance opportunities are available to both majors and non‑majors.

MiraCosta College believes that cultural competency with regard to ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds is an essential skill for success in today’s workplace. Our faculty often collaborate on ways to integrate this competency requirement into their department’s program through equity‑minded teaching strategies both in and out of the classroom.

In many MiraCosta departments, desirable qualifications for their faculty include relevant work, community service, advising, extracurricular experience and/or academic preparation that demonstrates an understanding of minoritized and underrepresented students such as African American, Latinx, Pacific Islander, undocumented/mixed status, LGBTQIA+, first generation, or formerly incarcerated individuals.

Compensation

Compensation: $89.79 to $105.04 per hour. Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule please visit our website:

• Sick leave
• Retirement benefits under the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
• Health insurance option for qualifying associate faculty assignments
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • No
  • Yes
• * MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We strive to be a model for equity and inclusion, effectively supporting students and employees from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who possess a range of abilities, academic preparation, and life experiences.Please reflect on two or three examples of how you have or would create, modify, and/or perform one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population: (1) curricula; (2) learning activities; (3) teaching/counseling practices; (4) library reference services or collection development; (5) literary efforts (e.g., original scholarly works); or (6) budgetary or planning processes.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case‑by‑case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.
  • I understand the district’s residency requirement as stated above.