Assistant Professor of Theatrical Costume Design

Seeking: Assistant Professor of Theatrical Costume Design

School: The Conservatory

Type: Faculty, Non-Tenure Track, Full-Time

Reports to: Program Chair of Technical Theatre

The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, faculty position. The Conservatory offers a three-year, two summer BFA in Theatrical Costume Design. This position includes both academic and design responsibilities. In addition to the BFA in Theatrical Costume Design, the Conservatory offers a BFA in Technical Theatre/Stage Management, Musical Theatre, Acting, and Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach/Design the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester.
2. Oversight of the Costume Shop
3. Oversight and or costume design of multiple productions each year.
4. Student advising
5. Collaborate with program chairs, faculty, directors, designers, and/or guest artists.
6. Work daily with students in all areas of costume production.
7. Encourage and maintain professional standards.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MFA in Costume Design
• Demonstrated professional experience
• Experience teaching at a higher learning institution
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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