Opportunities

The Poorvu Center for Teaching & Learning is currently recruiting students for its Pedagogical Partners program for the Spring 2027 semester. Yale College students graduating in 2027 or beyond should consider attending our Open House for potential student partners on Monday, October 12th, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Poorvu Center. Apply now through November 2nd, 2026; applicants will be notified of their status in December before the semester ends.

The goal of the program is to create a dialogue about teaching and learning through a semester-long partnership between a student and an instructor in which the student acts as a pedagogical consultant. The program centers student perspectives from historically marginalized identities at Yale to ensure all voices are valued in the learning process.

This position consists of the following: 

• Attending weekly student partner meetings to support your growth as a pedagogical consultant
• Observing each class session for the course with which you are partnered
• Meeting regularly with your instructor partner to discuss the class and pedagogy
• Meeting periodically with the program’s leadership team to gauge how the partnership is going and share feedback on the program

By offering a structure for observation and student-instructor discussions, these partnerships create a beneficial perspective that the instructor may not otherwise have throughout the term. Students, in turn, are empowered to think more deeply about teaching and learning, develop habits of reflection, and have an opportunity to impact the teaching of courses for their peers and themselves during their time at Yale.

Open House TODAY, Monday, October 12. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Full information here.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Head Preparator to oversee the installation of exhibitions in the Museum’s galleries and outdoor space. Founded by collector Larry Aldrich in 1964, today the Museum is a platform for artists at pivotal moments in their careers.

The Head Preparator assumes a pivotal role in overseeing the installation of exhibitions and reports to the Registrar within a department led by the Museum’s Chief Curator. The Head Preparator is responsible for assisting artists and curators in planning, executing, and realizing exhibitions for The Aldrich. In coordination with the Museum’s other departments, they provide support for significant institutional events and programs as necessary, including benefit art auctions and events needing AV support.

Normal schedule: M, Tu, W; During installation periods: M-F
Salary range for 3 days per week: $38,000 to $44,000
Additional time (over 3 days per week) paid at $35.00 per hour

Download PDF of the job call.

The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. Through the Public Art Learning Fund, NEFA intends to foster the continued development of more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England.

Applicant must: 

• be an artist who resides full-time and makes work in one of the six New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
   
• be an artist whose artistic practice engages the public realm or who can demonstrate that they are in the process of expanding their artistic practice towards public artmaking.
   
• have an active Creative Ground profile.

Proposed professional development opportunity must: 

• specifically relate to strengthening the applicant artist’s own public art practice.
   
• take place during the grant period (see Application Process & Deadlines).

Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:59PM ET  
For opportunities that take place  January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027.

Full information & application link.

Each year, Startup Yale brings together an energetic and diverse community of entrepreneurs, innovators, students, educators, alumni, and leaders from across the innovation ecosystem. On Friday, April 9, 2027, we’ll bring that community together once again for Startup Yale 2027. Workshops are at the heart of the experience, creating opportunities for participants to learn, experiment, exchange ideas, and engage with the entrepreneurial process in meaningful ways.
We’re excited to announce that workshop proposals are now open for Startup Yale 2027! We’re seeking interactive and engaging workshop proposals that offer practical tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful opportunities for participants to explore entrepreneurship and innovation.

We’re looking for sessions that are:

• Interactive: Give participants an opportunity to engage, experiment, and contribute.
   
• Practical: Leave participants with useful tools, insights, or ideas they can put into action.
   
• Relevant: Address real questions and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and innovators.
   
• Inspiring: Spark curiosity, new perspectives, and meaningful connections.

Most importantly, we’re looking for experiences that reflect the energy, curiosity, and spirit of the Startup Yale community. Space is limited, so we encourage you to submit your proposal early for consideration! 

🗓️ Proposal deadline: Friday, October 30
👉 Submit your workshop proposal: 2027 Startup Yale Workshop Proposal

Please join us for the kickoff of CCAM MIX for 2026–2027 at our upcoming Wednesday Wisdom workshop! CCAM MIX (Moving Image Exterior) exhibits moving images across the façade of 149 York Street, as well as inside our Leeds Studio. At the confluence of art, architecture, and public space, the system invites passersby to pause, see everyday surroundings in new ways, and enter the building to join us in our studios.  

In Fall 2026, CCAM MIX will be activated with The Worlds Between Us, a project by CCAM MIX Guest Art Director Nate Britton (MFA, Design – Projections, David Geffen School of Drama, 2027). This fall, an Open Call will be held for artists working in film, animation, 3D environments, live performance, and more to create, adapt, and display work for CCAM MIX. A second open call, with a new theme, will be announced for Spring 2027. The open call is open to both Yale community members (students, faculty, and staff) and the public.

CCAM MIX welcomes new work, collaborations on works in progress, and remounts of existing projects. Please submit proposals through this Open Call form.

The Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University invites artists to submit original works for consideration for display in our academic community. We welcome paintings, prints, and other frameable works suitable for wall display that engage, interpret, or illuminate themes related to global affairs. This call is an opportunity for artists to contribute to the intellectual and visual life of the Jackson School. Selected works will be displayed indefinitely in Jackson School spaces and will be viewed by students, faculty, staff, and visitors from around the world.
 
How to Apply: Artists should submit applications by email to [email protected]. Applications should include JPEG images of the work being submitted, along with the artist's name and contact information. Artists may submit multiple pieces for consideration. All submitted work must be suitable for wall display and either be a painting, print, or otherwise frameable. Pieces should generally measure no smaller than 1' × 1' and no larger than 6' × 6'.
 
Timeline:
·         Application deadline: October 9, 2026
·         Selection decisions: November 6, 2026
·         Installation deadline: November 20, 2026
 
Selection Criteria: Works will be selected by a committee of Jackson School faculty and staff. 
The committee will evaluate submissions based on:
·         Originality and artistic quality
·         Relevance to themes of global affairs
·         Appropriateness for an academic setting
·         Overall artistic appeal
  
Compensation and Ownership: Selected artists will receive $300 per piece. The Jackson School welcomes up to 5 submissions from the same artist. Works will be installed indefinitely in Jackson School spaces and will become the property of the Jackson School of Global Affairs. Selected artists will be notified by email.

The 59th season of Yale Cabaret, “Nexus”, is looking to collaborate with Yale School of Art students on the visual identity of our 2026–27 show posters. Yale Cabaret is a non-profit theatre lab run by graduate students of the Yale School of Drama.

Season 59: Nexus believes in artists and programming that encourage experimentation, curiosity, and continuous learning. In curating a container for creativity, we aim to foster an artistic spirit that reaches across the David Geffen School of Drama, Yale University, and the New Haven community.

In Fall 2026, Yale Cabaret will present eight shows and eight corresponding posters. We are inviting Yale School of Art students to contribute an existing photograph or image from their practice that may serve as the visual subject matter for one of these posters. Contributors will receive a free ticket to see the performance.

Deliverables include:

• The image at HQ resolution; preferably the largest file available (minimum 6000 × 9000 px recommended) as it will be printed at 40 in x 60 in.
  Please note: Your image may be cropped to accommodate different dimensions and aspect ratios across print and social media applications. No other adjustments will be made.
   
• Artist credit: Full name, graduation year, instagram @

Artist Collaboration & Image Selection: Artists interested in collaborating will receive an overview of the eight Fall 2026 productions, including the subject matter, themes, and visual atmosphere of each play. Artists will then have the opportunity to explore their existing portfolios and identify photographs or works that may resonate with a particular production. We will work collaboratively to determine the strongest pairing between the artwork and the world of the play. New commissioned work is not expected for this collaboration.

Usage & Rights: The artist retains all ownership and copyright of their submitted work. By submitting an image, the artist grants Yale Cabaret a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to reproduce and display the image solely in connection with the promotion and presentation of the specific Yale Cabaret production for which the image is selected. This permission includes use on: (1) Printed show posters and promotional materials; (2) Yale Cabaret’s website and social media; (3) The show’s program. Yale Cabaret will not sell, license, or otherwise use the submitted image for unrelated purposes, nor will the image be used to promote another Yale Cabaret production without the artist’s additional permission. The artist’s name will remain associated with the work wherever it is promoted.

Please express interest by September 20, 2026. If interested, please contact [email protected].

The Cypress Review, the literary and arts journal run by the Fusion Literary Review through the Ogden Honors College at Louisiana State University publishes the work of emerging and established undergraduate writers, with each issue including original works of fiction, poetry, screenwriting and playwriting, creative nonfiction, short-form literary analysis and review, and visual art. As a journal, we are committed to publishing underrepresented voices and seek to showcase writers as diverse as their stories. See below for a summary of our guidelines:
 

• Poetry: We publish poetry of any style and format, from rigidly structured to free-flowing. You may submit up to seven pages of poems; each poem must begin on a new page.
   
• Fiction: We publish fiction of every genre, length, and style! Please submit no more than three pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 6,000 words.
   
• Creative Nonfiction: Similar to our fiction guidelines, we accept creative nonfiction across a variety of genres and styles! Please submit no more than three pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 6,000 words.
   
• Screenwriting: Calling all screenwriters! We welcome screenwriting submissions of any genre. Scripts can be a maximum of 15 pages; please submit as a PDF with industry-standard formatting (e.g. typed in Courier New). There is no maximum to the number of scripts you can submit.
   
• Playwriting: We eagerly welcome playwriting submissions of any genre. Scripts can be a maximum of 15 pages; please submit as a PDF with industry-standard formatting. There is no maximum to the number of plays you can submit.
   
• Review: We publish any review and analytical writing that doesn’t quite fit into the academic mainstream! Please submit a maximum of two pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 3,000 words. Submissions should be in MLA formatting and include a Works Cited; your Works Cited does not count toward your total word count.
   
• Visual Art: We publish all forms and styles of visual art. Photography, digital art, comic strips, paintings, sculptures, mixed media, illustrations and everything in between are welcome. If you have made it, we want to see it! Please submit as JPGs/JPEGs or PNGs; the pixel minimum for visual art submissions is 1535 x 1024, but higher quality is preferred.

Check out our Submissions page for more detailed information on submission types, guidelines, and formatting. Pieces are to be submitted through our submissions portal on our website. The current submission deadline is September 28th, 2026.

The Communications team at Yale Divinity School (YDS) is looking to hire a part-time paid student worker to shoot and edit high-quality photos and video content for print, digital and social media platforms. Preference will be given to students familiar with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Lightroom (or equivalent). Experience in graphic design is a plus but is not required. Cameras and equipment will be provided by the department.

This position is projected to work 14-18 hours a week and cannot be simultaneously employed by any other department at Yale. Opportunities to expand skillsets in business writing or social media management may be available as time allows. Upon supervisor approval, the position offers a hybrid setup with flexibility to coordinate a consistent work schedule around class commitments. Opportunities to work some evening and weekend events will be available. The position is planned for one semester with the potential to extend into multiple semesters based on department needs and continuing student status at Yale. Base student hourly pay rates are set at $17.50/hr.

Full information & link to apply.

The Yale Center for Civic Thought is seeking a Yale MFA student in fine art &/or graphic design to create visual materials for its programs, initiatives, and events. The Center brings together students, faculty, and members of the broader community together to explore moral and political questions. Its programming includes guest seminars, dinner forums, reading groups, coffeehouses, student and faculty fellowship programs, the Citizens Thinkers Writers program for New Haven high school students, and more. The intern will create graphics, posters, and digital promotional materials for the Center’s website, social media, and newsletter.  

To apply, please submit an abridged design or art portfolio (no more than 5 assets) and your resume to [email protected] with "Graphic Design Intern" in the subject line.

Requirements: The ideal applicant should be an MFA student at Yale studying fine art or graphic design possessing strong communication and visual-design skills. They should be extremely attentive to deadlines and be able to work independently. Ideally they will possess a strong interest in the humanities and the Center’s mission. Experience with print design and creating digital assets is a plus. We are looking for a commitment of 2-3 hours per week, as needed. $20/hr

The Law, Environment & Animals Program at Yale Law School (law.yale.edu/animals) is inviting applications for its 2026–27 LEAP Student Fellows Program. Applications are due on Monday, September 14.
 
About LEAP: Launched in 2019, the Law, Environment & Animals Program (LEAP) at Yale Law School is a multidisciplinary "think-and-do tank" dedicated to developing new strategies to address industrialized animal cruelty and its impacts on the living world, and to drawing attention to the questions of conscience and law raised by humanity’s treatment of animals. To this end, LEAP leads and coordinates a diverse program of activities that serve students and scholars at Yale and that contribute to defining, expanding, and advancing the field of animal law and policy. LEAP's programming includes academic and experiential courses; legal work on climate change and animal agriculture and other research initiatives; active support for student research projects and publications; and regular lectures, panels, and events. Learn more at our website: law.yale.edu/animals. 
 
About the LEAP Student Fellows Program: Each academic year, LEAP selects a group of Student Fellows, including both Yale Law School students and other Yale graduate and professional school students. The goal of the Student Fellows Program is to support the academic and professional goals of Yale students interested in helping animals, to further empower these students to do impactful work while at Yale, and to build a robust and fun community of students and scholars interested in animal law and policy on campus.
 
During the academic year, LEAP Student Fellows receive support from LEAP faculty and staff to work on a project related to animal law, policy, and ethics. The projects can take a myriad of forms, such as academic research (either with LEAP or independently); a policy proposal; submission of comments on proposed regulations; an op-ed or popular press article; or another research or creative project of the Fellow’s choosing. Credit or pay is available for some projects. LEAP Fellows shape and participate in the life of the LEAP program in a variety of ways, including helping to envision, organize, and advertise the events that LEAP hosts during the academic year. LEAP Fellows are asked, at minimum, to work on one project of their own choosing, to attend two LEAP events per semester, and to help spread the word about LEAP events and initiatives on campus. 
 
We welcome applications from all Yale graduate and professional school students. No past experience or expertise in animal law is necessary.
 
To apply, please complete this form with a resume and brief statement of interest by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. If you have questions about the fellowship or application process, please contact LEAP Litigation and Program Fellow Camille Bond.

The Climate Art Internship is a year-long opportunity for two emerging artists to each design and lead the creation of large-scale cool murals at a New Haven Public School while engaging in hands-on climate action and environmental education. As members of a six-person interdisciplinary cohort of Climate Fellows from Yale University, Albertus Magnus College, and Southern Connecticut State University, the fellows will collaborate with middle school students, teachers, and community members to create murals that reflect each school's identity and environmental values. Painted with highly reflective paint, the murals will reduce the surface temperature of school basketball courts while transforming them into more beautiful, welcoming spaces. Throughout the year, the fellows will also support tree watering, stewardship, and climate education activities that build resilience across New Haven Public Schools.

The fellows will work approximately 6-10 hours per week ($18.00/hour) from September 2026 through May 2027 and will participate in weekly cohort meetings, interdisciplinary training, and partnerships with New Haven Public Schools. Full information & application here.

The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning is developing an Arts, Design & Performance Teaching Collaborative for faculty interested in connecting with colleagues around the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching in arts, design, performance, and related fields. The collaborative will create an informal space to exchange ideas, discuss teaching practices, and explore topics particularly relevant to these learning environments; from critique and feedback to experiential and studio-based learning, collaboration, assessment, and creating inclusive learning environments.

We’re currently looking to connect with full- and part-time faculty who may be interested in participating and helping shape the collaborative’s focus. We will be meeting three times a year, starting in October. If you are interested we ask that you please fill out this form by September 28.

There are also a couple other Pooru Center opportunities that you may be interested in:

• Faculty Teaching Academy: If you are a new full-time instructor, the university-wide Faculty Teaching Academy program provides support and community in your teaching, while earning $3000 in research or professional development funds. Participating in the Collaborative can count toward the six-session learning community OR one teaching-focused event requirement.
   
• Faculty Bulldog Days: Visit classes across the university for Faculty Bulldog Days the week of Oct. 5. This is an opportunity to see others' approaches to teaching and connect with instructors across the university. Registration (password is FBD) closes on Wednesday, September 30.

If you have any questions please email [email protected].