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Theatre Design Adjunct - Emerging Artist in Residence

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Altoona
May 14, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice 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 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 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 Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines