Adjunct Faculty – Dance Choreography

Position Overview
The Department of Performing Arts at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Dance for the fall and/or spring semesters beginning September 9, 2026. The instructor will choreograph for the Student and Alumni Fall Dance Show and/or the Rider Dances 2027 Concert. All choreographers at Rider are onboarded as adjunct faculty and should maintain a Canvas page, create a syllabus, and align with departmental goals for the rehearsal process. For the Fall 2026 show, we seek alumni of Rider University who are emerging choreographers, working in a professional capacity, and seeking to broaden their resume. For the Rider Dances 2027 concert, we seek choreographers working in Jazz, Acrobatics, African Diasporic Dance, Dance and New Technologies, and Hip Hop modalities. Choreographers for Rider Dances 2027 will collaborate closely with the show’s director to create a seamless evening of work. All choreographers should send a video sample of their choreography to mmazarick@rider.edu.

Salary
Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. A full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled. If a section has 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

BA or BFA in dance, choreography, a related degree field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience choreographing dances at the regional or national level.

Successful background and/or DMV checks.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

MA or MFA in dance or related field.

National or international profile as a choreographer or performer.

Experience teaching at a university.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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