Pro Tempore Dance Instructor, African, Salsa and Other Idioms (Open Pool)
Public university school of music and dance with a modern dance emphasis and ballet support
| Employer | Public university school of music and dance with a modern dance emphasis and ballet support (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | OR (Pacific Northwest) · On-site |
| Type & level | Part-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | Not stated in the posting · BLS median for dancers and choreographers: USD 25.40 per hour Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay |
| Visa path | O-1B fit (accomplished teaching artists) |
| Role family | Traditional Dance Artist / Instructor (Culturally Unique) |
About the role
A university dance department is building a pool of temporary instructors to fill part-time teaching needs as they arise. It seeks teachers across many idioms, including African dance, salsa, hip hop, jazz, ballet and contemporary, as well as dance theory. Appointments run up to one year and can be renewed for up to three years.
What you'll do
- Teach university dance technique classes in an assigned idiom such as African, salsa, hip hop, jazz, ballet or contemporary.
- Teach contact improvisation, improvisation or dance theory courses when needed.
- Serve in part-time, temporary appointments as openings arise from the active pool.
- Work with students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Where applicable, provide live musical accompaniment for technique classes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in dance or a related field; significant professional experience can substitute for the degree.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Accompanist roles: master's degree in dance, music or related field, or significant experience, plus experience accompanying dancers.
- Offers depend on a successful background check.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant field in dance.
Pay & benefits
Not stated in the posting · BLS median for dancers and choreographers: USD 25.40 per hour. The posting says eligible employees receive health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.
Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Teaching artists in distinctive dance forms such as African or Latin dance often build an O-1B case from professional performance records, press, awards, company or ensemble affiliations, and expert recommendation letters. The posting states no citizenship restriction. This is a part-time, temporary pool, so it may suit a candidate with other qualifying engagements only if a U.S. employer or agent can file. Approval depends on the evidence and a government decision.
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