EMERGING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2026 – Performing Artists
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State Performing Arts program invites applications for its Fall 2026 Emerging Artist in Residence in the Performing Arts. Of particular interest are Theatre Design (lighting or costume); dance (to teach any of the following modern tap hip hop). The residency offers opportunities to teach design choreograph and mentor students as well as work with the various productions of the semester. Duties include teaching one introductory theatre course during the Fall 2026 semester (August 24 2026 December 18 2026); work with Fall productions and serve as a resource to performing arts students.
The Emerging Artist we seek will present a strong record of design or choreography for a variety of productions and selection will be based on the quality of the work submitted as determined by the selection committee. A Masters degree in Dance or Theatre Design (Lighting or Costume) or a related field earned within the past five years (2021 or later) is required. University-level teaching experience is preferred.
This position offers compensation of $15000 total. Optional campus-adjacent shared living space is available but candidates may also choose to secure their own temporary housing.
To apply applicants must complete the online employment application via include:
- Samples of your design work
- A one page cover letter
- Sample syllabi of a general Introduction to Theatre or Dance class to be taught while in residence
- Resume
- 3 references with contact information
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
For additional information about Penn State Altoona please visit our web page at Questions about the Emerging Arts in Residence program may be directed to Professor KT Huckabee at
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Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
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