Historical Costume Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F0202026
Working Title
Visiting Lecturer I/Costume Shop Manager
Department Org
333000 - Film, Theatre and Creative Writing
Why should you work at UCA?
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family-the faculty, staff, students and alumni-who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.
Position Summary
The Department of Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing seeks a Visiting Lecturer I/Costume Shop Manager for the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Theatre academic program. The successful applicant will be a collaborative artist committed to student success, professional preparation, and able to teach a variety of courses in a robust BA Theatre program. The annual season includes two workshops and two fully realized productions.
This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2026.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1) Teaching responsibilities include teaching two three-hour courses per semester including costume technology, costume history, stage makeup, and Theatre Appreciation. Other possible courses include Text Analysis and Professional Issues, depending upon expertise. The costume shop manager is also responsible for supervising & instructing work study and laboratory students. Course reassigned time may be available for design work, if desired.
2) The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for all aspects of the work of the costume shop in coordination with the costume faculty.
These responsibilities and duties include :
- Hiring costume staff and managing the costume shop for UCA Theatre.
-Management, supervision, and instruction of all costume shop staff, including work study and laboratory students.
-Execution of costume design realization in the areas of patterning, stitching, cutting, draping, shopping, pulling, dying, altering, and fittings, along with any craftwork, hair styling, and wigs or makeup work.
-Supervising wardrobe crews.
-Management and maintenance of all costume shop resources, including budgets, supplies, materials, equipment, calendars, and schedules.
-Maintaining a substantial, well-organized costume storage
-Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate should:
-Have broad knowledge of historical costume silhouettes with regard to patterning and costume design execution.
-Be able to work quickly with regard to garment patterning, construction, and alterations
-Work collaboratively and collegially with all students, faculty, and guest artists.
-Be adept at efficient problem solving
-Be receptive to new ideas and processes
-Be able to lift 25 pounds, stand for several hours, walk a quarter of a mile.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience
The formal education of a Master's degree required.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology, or M.A. in related disciplines.
- College teaching experience preferred.
License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Desired start date
08/16/2026
Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?
Onsite
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UCA EEO Statement
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
Open Date
05/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants