Lake Michigan College

Faculty, Dance Instructor (Adjunct) - Continuous Applicant Pool

Location
Benton Harbor, MI
Pay
$61 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
March 19, 2026

About this position

Faculty, Dance Instructor (Adjunct) - Continuous Applicant Pool Posting Number: A0000066 Reports to: Department Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Department: Arts and Sciences Education Classification: Full or Part-time: Job Summary: Responsible for student instruction and supervision in music areas in the form of traditional classroom, online/remote modalities or applied dance lessons. Faculty will work directly with lead faculty to meet course and program objectives. Responsible for upholding and supporting course and program policies. Essential Functions: 1. Instructs students in assigned classes. 2. Provides academic guidance and counseling to students in cooperation with Student Affairs Personnel. 3. Maintains academic and programmatic standards. 4. Monitors student progress. 5. Keeps adequate and accurate records, utilizing methods prescribed or suggested by the Academic Affairs Unit. 6. Completes student grading, assessment and reporting according to college procedures in a timely manner. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned. Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, each Adjunct faculty member is responsible for satisfying the educational, administrative, and fiscal requirements inherent in their position. Job Specifications: Bachelors of Fine Arts or higher is required in relevant discipline or subfield; in addition, performing and/or dance education experience in the concentration that the instructor will teach is required. Grade: Salary Range: $61 per contact hour Special Instructions to Applicants: By completing this application, your information will be added to the candidate pool. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Adjunct faculty are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College, with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed through Edustaff, LLC. If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete Edustaffs employment application and on-boarding processes. Please note: official transcripts for all degrees will be required immediately upon hire. Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position. Open Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/5579 About Lake Michigan College Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline. Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve. Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees. Living in Southwest Michigan Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life. LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis. jeid-b52790881eca5b48b50493134edf427d

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$61 per hour
Music & Performing Arts median
$2,700/ course, n=93
Michigan median
$1,124/ course, n=30

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