Description: The Lewis Center is designed to put the creative and performing arts at the heart of the Princeton experience. We pursue this mission by bringing together a vibrantly diverse community of people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and artistic practices. Eligible applicants are early career composers, conductors, musicians, choreographers, visual artists, film makers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists. We are committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings. Fellowships are for two academic years, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with a $92,000 salary per year. Fellows are expected to teach one undergraduate course per semester, subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty. In some cases, Fellows may take on an artistic assignment with students in lieu of a class. Prior teaching experience is not required. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University and Fellows are expected to be full and active members of our community, committed to frequent and engaged interactions with students. To apply, submit the following online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/34284: 1. A curriculum vitae 2. A 750-word proposal that includes: a. How you propose to use the fellowship to develop your work (250 words) b. What you might teach or direct with undergraduates (250 words) c. Two examples of how you have encouraged diversity and inclusion and increased accessibility in your artistic practice, teaching, and/or research (250 words) 3. Contact information for 3 references 4. Work samples accompanied by a 150-word statement on how they relate to your proposal. Samples can be submitted as links in a PDF. a. Creative Writing: Prose is limited to 3000 words. Poetry is limited to 20 pages. If both a prose writer and poet, submit up to 2000 words (prose) and up to 10 pages (poetry) b. Dance: 1 to 3 links to complete works with cue points. Links can be rehearsals, research or performances, but must be continuous footage. Do not send trailers, photographs or promotional materials. c. Music: 1-2 scores and/or links to examples of performance (10 minutes total) d. Theater: 10-15-page writing sample, 15-20 design images (photos or renderings), or video/audio reel with cue points. Professional websites or web archives are welcome. e. Visual Arts: Up to 20 still images or up to 10 still images and 5 minutes of video. Video can represent one work or excerpts. Finalists are expected to attend the on-campus interview the week of December 9, 2024. The Princeton Arts Fellowship is a full-time Lecturer appointment at Princeton. Fellows may not hold concurrent teaching positions at other institutions for the duration of the Fellowship. The Fellowship cannot be used to fund work leading to a Ph.D. or any advanced degree. Holders of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton are not eligible to apply. Past recipients of the Hodder Fellowship and individuals who have had a sustained and continuous relationship with Princeton University are not eligible to apply. Those who have had an occasional and sporadic relationship with Princeton may apply. One can apply for the Princeton Arts Fellowship twice in a lifetime. FAQ and examples of diversity and inclusion in artistic practice, teaching and/or research: arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/faq These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. Please apply by September 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
