Job Posting:

JR101733 Adjunct Dance Teacher/Choreographer Pool (Evergreen) (Open)

Department:

Music, Theatre, and Dance, Associate Professor | JM

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

03-13-2026

Close Date:

$2,220 per course.

Job Description:

Frostburg State University (FSU), Theatre and Dance Program, is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for part-time adjunct lecturers to teach DANC 131 (Ballet I);  DANC 154 (Jazz I); DANC 165 (Tap I); DANC 361(Dance for Musical Theatre) to begin Fall 2026 and beyond.

Responsibilities: Teach 1-2 theatre courses per semester to support departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA or Ph.D in Dance, or a B.A. in Dance with five years of professional dance experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Competence in a variety of dance styles (Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip hop). Ability to collaborate and choreograph musical theatre.

Direct position inquiries to: Darrell Rushton dsrushton@frostburg.edu

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

To Apply: If you wish to apply, please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers

Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) names and contact information for three professional references.

This position is open until filled.

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.  FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for
qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.  Please notify us in advance. 
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Additional Job Information:

Adjunct Faculty I

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.