Instructor in Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics

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Job Posting Title

Instructor in Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics

Job Description Summary

Faculty

Job Description

Wellesley College is seeking a professional Modern Dance Instructor for a single-semester appointment this upcoming Fall. This role is focused on delivering a high-energy, technical Modern Dance course for our undergraduate students. We are looking for an instructor who can balance a rigorous 60-minute technical session with the creative mentorship Wellesley students thrive on.

Schedule & Compensation

• Start Date: September 2026

• Term: Fall Semester only.  Reappointment possible with successful class completion.

• Days: Monday and Wednesday.

• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

• Stipend: $2,000 (total for the semester).

Key Responsibilities

• Studio Instruction: Lead bi-weekly one-hour sessions focusing on modern dance technique, including floor work, spatial awareness, and rhythmic complexity.

• Class Management: Handle basic administrative duties for the course, including attendance tracking and grading (credit/no credit).

• Safe Practice: Prioritize somatic safety and proper warm-up techniques suitable for an evening time slot.

Requirements

• Experience: Demonstrated professional experience in modern or contemporary dance. Previous teaching experience at the collegiate or pre-professional level is preferred.

• Reliability: Absolute availability for the Monday/Wednesday 7 PM time slot for the duration of the Fall semester.

• Communication: Ability to inspire and engage a diverse group of students with varying skill levels in a condensed, one-hour format.

Why Join Wellesley?

You’ll be working in a high-energy environment where students are as intellectually curious as they are physically disciplined. Our facilities offer professional-grade studios and a community that deeply values the intersection of the arts and wellness.

Contact: Martha Dietrick, Associate Director for Finance & Personnel, PERA 781-283-2023/mdietrick@wellesley.edu

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

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