Interdisciplinary Dance Scholar-in-Residence

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

Job summary

The University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance invites applications for a nine-month, post-graduate, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for the 2027-2028 academic year. The residency requires the candidate to be in residence in Houston, TX with a terminal degree in hand at the start of the fellowship (MFA or PhD) in Dance or a related field.

The Scholar will teach with a 1/1 load, earning a salary of $45,000 annually, and engage with both the

Qualifications

• Must hold MFA or PhD in Dance by start.
• Interdisciplinary practice interests across disciplines welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide original choreography for the spring concert.
• Create and execute a collaborative event, research, exhibition or performance.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Mitchell Center and Dance program.
• Attend events and serve as an ambassador.

Education

MFA or PhD in Dance

Job description

The University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance invites applications for a nine-month, post-graduate, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for the 2027-2028 academic year. The residency requires the candidate to be in residence in Houston, TX with a terminal degree in hand at the start of the fellowship (MFA or PhD) in Dance or a related field.

The Scholar will teach with a 1/1 load, earning a salary of $45,000 annually, and engage with both the