Dance instructor Jobs in Rialto, CA

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range :

Approximately $7,885 per 4-unit course, or $4,731.80 per 2-unit course, pending budgetary approval

Anticipated start : January 5th, 2026

Application Window

Open date : September 30, 2025

Most recent review date : Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Position Description : Lecturer of African Diasporic Dance and Lecturer of Latin Social Dance

The Department of Dance at the University of California, Riverside is seeking to hire two (2) Lecturers to teach up to three 2-unit undergraduate, studio-based practice courses, or up to two 4-unit undergraduate, studio-based practice courses per quarter in the area of either West African, Afro-Contemporary and / or Afro Jazz Dance; OR Latin Social, Folklorico and / or Latin Contemporary Dance. These two appointments will begin in the Winter Quarter with instruction starting January 5, 2026, and concluding March 13, 2026; and continue into the Spring Quarter, which begins March 30, 2026, and concludes June 5, 2026. The appointments are subject to renewal based on a successful end-of-year evaluation.

Salary : Approximately $7,885 per 4-unit course, or $4,731.80 per 2-unit course, pending budgetary approval

Responsibilities : The successful candidate for the Lecturer of African Diasporic Dance will teach studio-based practice courses in West African, Afro-Contemporary, and / or Afro-Jazz Dance. The successful candidate for the Lecturer of Latin Social Dance will teach studio-based practice courses in Latin Social, Afro-Latin, Folklorico, and / or Latin American Contemporary Dance. Courses are contingent upon enrollment and budget. The successful candidates may also be responsible for co-curating an annual festival of African Diasporic or Latin Social dance as

an extension of their courses.

Qualifications : A Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.F.A., or B.S.) and at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience are required qualifications. Previous college-level teaching experience strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants who demonstrate a history of professional activity in the field and who can teach multiple levels within their area(s) of expertise.

Review of Applications : Review of applications will begin October 30, 2025. To ensure full consideration, materials should be received by the posted review date.

To apply : Submit a 2-page cover letter (cover letters should include a description of the applicant's teaching experience), current CV, one sample course syllabus, one work sample, and demonstration of teaching excellence (e.g., teaching statement, course evaluations for up to three courses and / or a link to a video teaching sample), and a list of three references and their contact information. The department will solicit letters of recommendation from the references provided in AP Recruit after the shortlisted candidates have been selected.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

A Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.F.A., or B.S.) and at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience are required qualifications. Previous college-level teaching experience strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants who demonstrate a history of professional activity in the field and who can teach multiple levels within their area(s) of expertise.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants whose pedagogical and creative approach aligns with the Department's curriculum.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Sample Course Syllabus

Demonstration of Teaching - e.g., teaching statement, up to three course / teaching evaluations, or a link to a video teaching sample.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Work Sample

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicant will provide names and contacts.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02152

Help contact : hbrau001@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https : / / apro.ucr.edu / mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-210.pdf ).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit :

https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000385 / SVSH .

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Job location

Riverside, CA