Salary: $50,765.00 - $53,229.00 Annually
Location : Palatka Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Fine and Applied Arts
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Class and Grade
FT Faculty (10 month)
Position Summary
Florida School of the Arts at St. Johns River State College is seeking a full time Costume Design and Technology Instructor with a strong commitment to teaching foundation level classes in a small and highly collaborative arts school environment.
As one of two full-time instructors you have the opportunity to teach a variety of design and construction courses, mentor students during instructional lab hours, manage equipment and supplies and supervise safe professional practices in a theatre environment. Technical Theatre faculty work to support our production season consisting of six shows annually.
Additional duties include student mentoring, assisting in recruiting efforts, departmental meetings, and committee work. Florida School of the Arts instructors have a unique opportunity to prepare aspiring artists for careers in the arts or for baccalaureate degrees. Come join our team!
About the College
SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State's service area includes St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city; Palatka, the "Gem City of the St. Johns;" and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.
SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a 10-month, full-time faculty position (full-time in fall, spring, and summer A semesters). Full-time faculty at SJR State are responsible for a combination of teaching, office hours, college service activities, and professional development as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (see ). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.
INSTRUCTION: Provide instruction and office hours as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Employ diverse teaching methods to accommodate various student learning styles, various levels of academic preparation, and nontraditional students. Commit to continuous improvement of teaching and student learning based upon components of academic mindset.
- Use student engagement strategies in instruction.
- Provide accommodations to students with disabilities in a fair and timely manner.
- Be prompt and regular in attendance at classes and office hours.
COLLEGE SERVICE: Provide college service as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Instructional College Service - preparing for classes; grading papers tests, and other assignments; evaluating instructional materials; preparing instructional syllabi and class schedules; utilizing the Learning Management System; providing prompt feedback to students; referring students to support services; recording and reporting grades and attendance promptly; participating in assessment of learning; etc.
- Non-Instructional College Service - participating in department, division, and College planning, assessment, and accreditation activities; attending committee, department, division, and College meetings; participating in commencement ceremonies; mentoring and evaluating other faculty; participating in student activities and clubs; participating in College-wide programs and initiatives; etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in professional development activities as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Teaching assignments are made by the dean or curriculum coordinator and may include daytime, evening, and online classes. Full-time faculty are also responsible for working with the dean, curriculum coordinator, and other faculty to coordinate and support their department, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, accreditation, and general effectiveness of the program.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design and/or Technology, Design, Technical Theatre, or Theatre.
- Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching college-level design and construction courses.
- Experience designing and constructing costumes for theatrical productions.
Applicants are encouraged to upload the following documents prior to submitting their application: (1) transcripts from all colleges attended; (2) a curriculum vitae that includes the institutions where you have worked and the courses you have taught; (3) a syllabus from a relevant course recently taught; (4) a sample exam from a relevant course recently taught; (5) two letters of recommendation; and (6) a letter to the search committee describing your teaching experience.
Applicants must successfully complete employment verification, reference screening, and a background check. This position is not eligible for Veterans' Preference.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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