Dance, Salsa & Latin - Associate Instructor

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Dance, Salsa & Latin - Associate Instructor Cabrillo College Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Associate (Part-time) Job Number: 2026-02223 Closing: 12/10/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Location: 318 Union Street, Watsonville, CA Department: Dance Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here. Employment Opportunity Cabrillo College is accepting applications in order to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignment(s) and to establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available in 2027 Spring & Fall Semesters:DANCE 15A - Salsa Dance I DANCE 15B - Salsa Dance II DANCE 15C - Salsa Dance III DANCE 17A - Latin Dance I DANCE 17B - Latin Dance II DANCE 17C - Latin Dance III DANCE 17D - Latin Dance IV This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above OR until the position has been filled. The location for this position is in-person at our Watsonville campus and may include other locations as needed, generally in the afternoons/evenings. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible to fill positions for Spring Semester, 2027. We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. About the College: Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success in transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment. Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community. About the Department: For more information on our Dance Department, click on this link About the Division: For more information on our Visual, Applied, and Performing Arts (VAPA) Division, click on this link About Associate Faculty Requirements: At the time of appointment for this position, Cabrillo College requires employees to maintain residence and permanently reside within the state of California. Candidates must understand when applying that at the time of appointment, they will need to have moved to the State of California (if applicable). Candidates must also understand that Associate Faculty assignments are considered short-term and temporary; employment for this short-term and temporary position may be terminated by the District as permitted by Education Code Section 87665 and the CCFT bargaining unit agreement. Examples of DutiesTeach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc. Minimum Qualifications Required Education from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited organization and licensure qualifications:Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff AND Master's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis OR Bachelor's in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis AND a Master's in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music OR Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience in Dance instruction OR Any Associate degree or higher AND six (6) years of professional experience in Dance instruction OR Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Dance OR *Equivalent The state of California has established minimum qualifi

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