Interdisciplinary Dance Scholar in Residence

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston's Dance Program invites applications for a nine-month, part-time, post-graduate Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for 2027-2028. The fellow must reside in Houston, TX and hold an MFA or PhD in Dance or related field to begin.

The role features a 1/1 teaching load with a $45,000 annual salary, and requires engagement with Mitchell Center and Dance program, emphasizing interdisciplinary practice and cross-disciplinary courses.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in hand at the start of the fellowship (MFA or PhD) in Dance or related field.
• Teaching load is 1/1 with a salary of $45,000 annually.
• Open to choreographers, dance practitioners, and dance scholars with interdisciplinary interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide original choreography for the spring concert.
• Create and execute a collaborative event, research, exhibition or performance with the cohort of Scholars during the residency.
• Attend monthly meetings during the academic year with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center and Dance program as necessary.
• Attend Mitchell Center and Dance program events and serve as an ambassador.

Skills

Choreography

Teaching

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Terminal degree in Dance or dance-related field (MFA or PhD)

Job description

University of Houston's Dance Program invites applications for a nine-month, part-time, post-graduate Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for 2027-2028. The fellow must reside in Houston, TX and hold an MFA or PhD in Dance or related field to begin.

The role features a 1/1 teaching load with a $45,000 annual salary, and requires engagement with Mitchell Center and Dance program, emphasizing interdisciplinary practice and cross-disciplinary courses.