Artist in Residence Job at Concordia College in Moorhead

Artist in Residence

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Position Information

Position Title: Artist in Residence
Position Type: Faculty
Position Number: FTE .5
Secondary Employment Status: Adjunct
Benefits Eligible?

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Theatre Department at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN seeks an Artist-in-Residence for Fall 2025 (August 21-December 17, 2025). The guest artist will direct and choreograph Jesus Christ, Superstar, teach a Musical Theatre performance class to students with a wide range of experience, and coach audition strategies for 8-12 students leading to individual video reels. The Artist-in-Residence stipend for the semester ranges from $24,000 to $30,000.

We are looking for an experienced director/choreographer who is enthusiastic about working with undergraduates. For consideration, please submit cover letter, portfolio link and resume at https://hr.cord.edu/postings/11895. Applicants should briefly articulate their production process; discuss their approach to teaching students with a broad range of experience in Dance; discuss audition-coaching methods; discuss professional and academic directing and choreography experience; and describe how they will contribute to the diversity of the College.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to coach acting and auditioning
2. Directed or choreographed 3 musical theatre productions
3. Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts theatre department
4. Commitment to a healthy collaborative environment
5. Commitment to quality and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

1. BA, BFA or MFA
2. Professional work as director/choreographer
3. Experience teaching college-level students

Position Opening Date

02/14/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Screening Begins

03/31/2025

Benefits

Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including:

1. Health Insurance
2. Flexible Savings Account
3. Vision Insurance
4. Dental Insurance
5. Preventative Chiropractic Program
6. Retirement Plan
7. Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
8. Life Insurance (full-time only)
9. Short-Term Disability
10. 13 paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year
11. Paid parental leave
12. Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
13. Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
14. Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
15. Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Contingencies: Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Research Statement
4. Transcripts
5. Essay Question
6. Writing Samples
7. Other Document
8. Personal Goals Statement
9. Multimedia Link
10. Licensure
11. Certification
12. Training
13. Social Media and Email Marketing Portfolio

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Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.