Westminster University - Salt Lake City, UT
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About the position
As a key arts and culture hub in Sugar House, the Westminster Performing Arts Center is dedicated to fostering outstanding performance opportunities for Westminster University students through collaborations with professional artists. Westminster strives for inclusive excellence by consistently interweaving diversity and inclusion into our curricula and co-curricular activities, programs, policies, practices, and external engagement. As part of this statement, we define diversity as individual differences, life experiences, group/social differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, class, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality, and disability), historically underrepresented groups, and groups with cultural, political, religious/spiritual, or other affiliations (Adapted from the AAC&U). The Dance, Music, and Theatre programs at Westminster seek Guest Artists interested in working with us on future performances on a project-by-project basis.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with students and faculty on performances
- Conduct masterclasses
- Provide private lesson instruction
- Design costumes, lighting, and sets for productions
- Serve as a guest choreographer or director
- Manage production aspects such as stage management and audio/visual needs
- Create unique and meaningful learning opportunities for students
Requirements
- A cover letter stating interest and approach to creating learning opportunities
- A resume or CV listing artistic and educational qualifications
- Contact information for three references
Nice-to-haves
- Past teaching experience
- Past artist residency experience
- A link to a website or online portfolio showcasing work
Benefits
- Fair and equitable compensation based on adjunct payrate per credit
- Opportunity to work with university students
- Access to a vibrant arts community
