Experience Inc. Jobs

Job Information

Pennsylvania State University Part Time - Design in Theatre - Emerging Artist in Residence in Altoona, Pennsylvania

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

    Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm_source=workday&utm_medium=req&utm_campaign=Oct23&utm_id=out-of-state) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EMERGING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2024 – Design in Theatre

The Penn State Altoona (http://altoona.psu.edu) Performing Arts program invites applications for its Fall 2024 Emerging Artist in Residence in Theatre Design (lighting or costume). The residency offers a lighting or costume designer opportunities to design for a theatrical stage production and a dance concert.

Job Duties

  • Teaching one introductory theatre course during the Fall 2024 Semester (August 26, 2024 – December 13, 2024).

  • Complete design(s) for Fall productions and serve as a resource to performing arts students.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • The Emerging Artist we seek will present a strong record of design for a variety of productions and selection will be based on the quality of the work submitted, as determined by the selection committee.

  • A Master’s degree in Theatre Design (Lighting or Costume) or a related field, earned within the past five years (2019 or later), is required.

  • University-level teaching experience is preferred.

This appointment offers a salary of $15,000 (benefits not included). Optional campus-adjacent studio/living space is available but candidates may also choose to secure their own temporary housing.

To apply, applicants must complete the on-line employment application. Please include samples of your design work, a one page cover letter; sample syllabi of a general Introduction to Theatre class to be taught while in residence; resume; 3 references with contact information. Review of applications will begin June 3, and will continue until the vacancy is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/. Questions about the Emerging Arts in Residence program may be directed to Professor KT Huckabee (kth2@psu.edu) at kth2@psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information)

Hotlines

Altoona, PA

DirectEmployers