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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Penn State Altoona Visual Art Studies program invites applications for its
Spring 2025 Emerging Artist in Residence. This residency is designed to offer an emerging artist substantial time to develop a new or existing body of work. Duties include teaching one course during the
Spring 2025 Semester (January 13 - May 2, 2025), serving as a resource to Visual Art Studies students, and mounting a solo exhibition in one of our campus galleries.Requirements and Qualifications
- A Master of Fine Arts degree in digital media or a related field, earned within the past five years (2019 or later), is required.
- University-level teaching experience is preferred.
- This year's residency seeks a studio artist with an emphasis in digital media.
- Animation, motion graphics, graphic design, sound, video, film, and illustration will all be considered.
- Evidence of innovative approaches to digital media, along with cohesive conceptual themes should be present in the work included in the portfolio.
- The Emerging Artist we seek will present a promising record of exhibitions and selection will be based on the quality of the work submitted, as determined by the selection committee.
This appointment offers a salary of $15,000 (benefits not included). Optional campus-adjacent studio/living space is available, but candidates may also choose to secure their own temporary housing.To apply, applicants must complete the online employment application. To complete the application process, you must also submit the required information through SlideRoom at psualtoona.slideroom.com. Within SlideRoom, applicants will be prompted to submit:
- A one page cover letter.
- A sample syllabus of the digital media class to be taught while in residence.
- A technology and/or materials needs statement (describing what hardware, software, and peripherals are needed to teach the proposed class), 500-word artist statement.
- Resume
- 3 references with contact information.
- 10 work samples uploaded as images or videos.
The application deadline is
October 11, 2024, with review of applications beginning immediately. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at Penn State Altoona - Visual Art Studies. Questions about the Emerging Arts in Residence program may be directed to Professor Madeleine Quinn at ...@psu.edu.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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