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 is inviting applications for a nine-month, part-time Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for the 2027-2028 academic year.

The scholar must be in residence in Houston, TX with a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Dance or related field. Teaching load is 1/1 with a salary of $45,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required at start of fellowship (MFA or PhD).
• Residence in Houston, TX for duration of fellowship.
• Interdisciplinary practice across two or more artistic disciplines encouraged.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interdisciplinary practice

Choreography

Dance theory

Education

MFA or PhD in Dance

Job description

The Dance Program of the School of Theatre & Dance at the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is inviting applications for a nine-month, part-time Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence in Dance for the 2027-2028 academic year.

The scholar must be in residence in Houston, TX with a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Dance or related field. Teaching load is 1/1 with a salary of $45,000 annually.