What are the responsibilities and job description for the Artist in Residence position at Concordia College?
Position Information
Position Information
Position Title Artist in Residence
Position Type Faculty
Position Number
FTE
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
Ability to coach acting and auditioning
Directed or choreographed 3 musical theatre productions
Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts theatre department
Commitment to a healthy collaborative environment
Commitment to quality and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
BA, BFA or MFA
Professional work as director/choreographer
Experience teaching college-level students
Position Opening Date 02/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Screening Begins 03/15/2025
Benefits
Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including
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
Position Information
Position Title Artist in Residence
Position Type Faculty
Position Number
FTE
- 5
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
Ability to coach acting and auditioning
Directed or choreographed 3 musical theatre productions
Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts theatre department
Commitment to a healthy collaborative environment
Commitment to quality and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
BA, BFA or MFA
Professional work as director/choreographer
Experience teaching college-level students
Position Opening Date 02/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Screening Begins 03/15/2025
Benefits
Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Preventative Chiropractic Program
- Retirement Plan
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance (full-time only)
- Short-Term Disability
- 13 paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
- Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
- Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP , ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
- Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
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
Salary : $24,000 - $30,000
