East Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
TN, United States
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About the role
- The candidate will also be in the rotation to teach departmental general education courses as needed.
- The Department is accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
- Productions are performed in the new (2021) 53 million-dollar state-of-the-art Martin Center for the Arts located on the ETSU Campus.
Responsibilities
- East Tennessee State University Department of Theatre & Dance invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Costume Design to begin fall 2027.
- The successful candidate will teach classes in Costume Design and related areas.
- The growing Department has 90+ majors, offers a BA in Theatre with concentrations in Design and Production, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Acting, and General Theatre.
- Documents needed to apply:
- Optional documents:
- Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
- Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of undergraduate theatrical design teaching experience are required.
- A strong costume design portfolio that demonstrates expertise in the field is required.
- Proficiency with digital and hand rendering techniques and experience with Musical Theatre and/or Dance Costuming are highly desired.
- Proficiency with a variety of domestic and industrial machines is expected.
- Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
- Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice to have
- Experience with Musical Theatre and/or Dance costuming is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with modern costume techniques and equipment is highly desirable.
- Physical Demands
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must be comfortable working on ladders and at heights up to 10'.
- Must be able to navigate stairs and uneven walking surfaces.
- Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Application Instructions
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.
Compensation
- Salary: $64,000
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.
Benefits
- For more information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Company info
- The successful candidate will design costumes as part of the Department's 4 to 5 show mainstage season
Equal opportunity
- ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
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