Cowles Visiting Artist Job at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis

About the Job

Since 1987, through the generosity of Sage and John Cowles, University of Minnesota Dance has annually hosted four to six dance professionals of international renown in residencies ranging from one to ten weeks.

The Cowles Land Grant Chair connects nationally and internationally recognized artists and scholars with dance students, exposing them to contemporary artistry, masterwork, and new thinking in dance studies. University of Minnesota Dance is unique for its extensive use of renowned professional artists in the education and training of students.

Job duties or Responsibilities:

• Commission of new choreographic work for pre-professional level dancers; or Reconstruction/Restaging of recognized/selected choreographic work
• Rehearsal Direction and Coaching
• Casting Audition Process
• Guest Teaching of Dance Technique/Practice
• Career conversations with undergraduate students relevant to the field
• Engagement activities with pre-professional, professional or community dancers
• Public Showing, Q&A, and/or Panel Discussion; Public Talk
• Production Collaboration with designers

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience commensurate with a BFA in Dance
• Currently working in the field
• National recognition in the field

Preferred:

• Teaching and production experience with undergraduate University students
• International recognition in the field

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $75-$100/hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.