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NEH Artist-in-Residence in Theatre Arts

Disciplinary Area:  The Department of Theatre Arts at Hartwick College invites applications for a full-time, one-semester (Spring 2026) term appointment as a National Endowment for Humanities (NEH)-funded Artist-in-Residence starting in January 2026, pending final administrative approval.  We seek candidates with expertise in directing for the stage, with preference given to those with successful directing experience at the college and/or professional level. Minimum qualifications include an MFA or PhD (in theatre-related field) by the time of the appointment. Successful directing experience at the university and professional level will also be considered. Specific teaching assignments will include directing a mainstage performance, teaching a play analysis course, and helping with senior theses advising. Depending on other experience, the artist might help with courses in stage management or a design area. Teaching load for this one-semester appointment will be 9 credit hours or their equivalent. The successful candidate must be committed to excellent, innovative undergraduate teaching that is equitable and inclusive.

Salary: $27,500

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with emphasis on teaching that aims to build an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, including those from historically marginalized groups. The College features a curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection, and seeks to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse workforce. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders – what you do at Hartwick really matters.

Our beautiful, 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, NY, near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.  Hartwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community”.  Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment. As such, employment at Hartwick College is contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), and/or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:

+ a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching and scholarly excellence,

+ a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system,

+ access to a directing portfolio online or documents submitted with the application demonstrating successful direction in past performances.

Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Marc Shaw, at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Visit the following website to apply:

https://hartwickcollege.applytojob.com/apply/kigfDscAI2/NEH-ArtistinResidence-In-Theatre-Arts

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