Assistant Professor of Costume Design - UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
LOGAN, UT
About the Job
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Requisition ID: 2024-7396
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: Caine College of the Arts
Department: Theatre Arts
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Utah State University Department of Theatre Arts seeks a dynamic artist-teacher of Costume Design. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position. Review of applications begins February 1, 2024, and continues until filled. The position start date is August 1, 2024.
Responsibilities
* Candidates for this tenure-track position will be expected to demonstrate ongoing commitment and engagement in creative theatrical practice in their area of expertise by maintaining a creative/scholarly profile that is consistent with their national peer group. The department seeks individuals with strong professional networking resources that will benefit MFA and BFA design students.
* This position is the primary teacher and mentor for the BFA/MFA Costume Design degree concentrations. Responsibilities include teaching, recruiting, and administration of the costume design program within the Design/Tech (DT) area of the Department of Theatre Arts.
* Teaching costume design/costume history curriculum.
* In consultation with colleagues, determination of student costume designer assignments for department productions.
* Mentoring student designers through tech and dress rehearsals; periodic evening and weekend attendance required.
* Service as Artistic Associate of Costume Design for the Lyric Repertory Company - USUs professional summer repertory company - including an annual design opportunity.
* Possible design assignments for departmental mainstage productions.
* Possible course assignments in an additional area of expertise, per applicant strengths and department needs.
* Participate in department, college, and university service.
* Provide national, state, and local service to the profession.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* MFA in Costume Design with professional costume design experience at the regional level or higher.
* Demonstrated track record of ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on designs for mainstage productions in a student-centered environment.
* Minimum one year of teaching experience at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Three years teaching experience at a university with evidence of successful recruitment and teaching.
* Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations including diversity of gender identity and cultural background.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
2) Name and contact information (including email) for a minimum of three professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile.
3) Link(s) to a website or online portfolio to be uploaded under Documents 1-10.
4) Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other statu
s protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Requisition ID: 2024-7396
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: Caine College of the Arts
Department: Theatre Arts
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Utah State University Department of Theatre Arts seeks a dynamic artist-teacher of Costume Design. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position. Review of applications begins February 1, 2024, and continues until filled. The position start date is August 1, 2024.
Responsibilities
* Candidates for this tenure-track position will be expected to demonstrate ongoing commitment and engagement in creative theatrical practice in their area of expertise by maintaining a creative/scholarly profile that is consistent with their national peer group. The department seeks individuals with strong professional networking resources that will benefit MFA and BFA design students.
* This position is the primary teacher and mentor for the BFA/MFA Costume Design degree concentrations. Responsibilities include teaching, recruiting, and administration of the costume design program within the Design/Tech (DT) area of the Department of Theatre Arts.
* Teaching costume design/costume history curriculum.
* In consultation with colleagues, determination of student costume designer assignments for department productions.
* Mentoring student designers through tech and dress rehearsals; periodic evening and weekend attendance required.
* Service as Artistic Associate of Costume Design for the Lyric Repertory Company - USUs professional summer repertory company - including an annual design opportunity.
* Possible design assignments for departmental mainstage productions.
* Possible course assignments in an additional area of expertise, per applicant strengths and department needs.
* Participate in department, college, and university service.
* Provide national, state, and local service to the profession.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* MFA in Costume Design with professional costume design experience at the regional level or higher.
* Demonstrated track record of ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on designs for mainstage productions in a student-centered environment.
* Minimum one year of teaching experience at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Three years teaching experience at a university with evidence of successful recruitment and teaching.
* Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations including diversity of gender identity and cultural background.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
2) Name and contact information (including email) for a minimum of three professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile.
3) Link(s) to a website or online portfolio to be uploaded under Documents 1-10.
4) Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other statu
s protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Source : UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
