Penn State University - Academic
Theatre Design Adjunct - Emerging Artist in Residence
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Job Description
- Req#: REQ_0000067483
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- A Master’s degree in Theatre Design (Lighting or Costume) or a related field, earned within the past five years (2020 or later), is required
- University-level teaching experience is preferred
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State Performing Arts program invites applications for its part time Fall 2025 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. 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.
Duties include teaching one introductory theatre course during the Fall 2025 semester (August 25, 2025 – December 12, 2025), Complete design(s) for Fall productions and serve as a resource to performing arts students. Optional campus-adjacent shared living space is available, but candidates may also choose to secure their own temporary housing.
Requirements/Qualifications
To apply, applicants must complete the online employment application via https://hr.psu.edu/careers. 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 immediately and will continue until position 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 at kth2@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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