Interdisciplinary Dance Scholar in Residence

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

Job summary

The Dance Program of the School of Theatre & Dance at the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts invites applications for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for 2027-2028.

This nine-month, part-time, post-graduate fellowship requires residence in Houston, with a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Dance or related field, and a teaching load of 1/1 with a salary of $45,000.

Qualifications

• Must hold a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Dance or a related field.
• Teaching load is 1/1 for the nine-month residency.
• Position emphasizes interdisciplinary practice across two or more disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide original choreography for the spring concert.
• Create and execute a collaborative event or project with the cohort.
• Attend monthly meetings with Mitchell Center and Dance program.
• Engage as an ambassador at Mitchell Center and Dance events.

Skills

Choreography

Interdisciplinary research

Teaching

Education

MFA in Dance

PhD in Dance or related field

Job description

The Dance Program of the School of Theatre & Dance at the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts invites applications for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for 2027-2028.

This nine-month, part-time, post-graduate fellowship requires residence in Houston, with a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Dance or related field, and a teaching load of 1/1 with a salary of $45,000.